Database Administrator/Architect (TS/SCI required)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Management Systems (DBMS), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Database Administrator/Architect – TS/SCI required

Fort Meade, MD

Transform technology into opportunity as a Database Administrator/Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Database Administrator/Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Administrator/Architect joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).

HOW A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR/ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Data architects focus on how information moves across the system from one application to another.

• Demonstrated expertise in requirements engineering, software architecture, software testing, and software deployment including understanding how the software interacts with the technical architecture.

• Data architects allow a company to easily publish and share their data with others in the industry, data architects design database systems.

• By creating the system according to industry standards, they also help a business accurately report information to the necessary bureaus.

• Additionally, they design with growth in mind, allowing for future modifications to the database as the company develops.

• Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases.

• Responsible for the quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.

• Works with management to develop database strategies to support organization requirements. Consults with and advises users on access to various databases.

• Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage. Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary.

• Performs MS SQL Server and other DBMS database and application server administration.

• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security, availability and integrity of the Database Management System (DBMS).

• Creates and updates SSPs, CKLs and other documentation for the accreditation of the DBMS on classified networks.

• Completes performance analysis, tuning, and index maintenance. Adjusts advanced settings of Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMS to optimize functionality.

• Builds new Microsoft SQL Server Instances within on-premise architecture collaborating with other teams (Storage, Domain, Systems) to implement industry best practices.

• Automates routine administration tasks and updates continuity documents.

• Implements and manages High Availability and Disaster Recovery features for MS SQL Server.

• Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance, availability and compliance with organization requirements.

• Verifies and develops database backup, storage, and replication schemes across the enterprise meeting the organization’s recovery time objective and point time objective.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI

• Certification:

  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract

• Education: BS Degree with 12 years of experience or MS Degree with 10 years of experience

• Preferred Skillset:

  • Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineer (DBE)s. Direct the insta