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General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 day ago

SQL Server Database Administrator (on-premises) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $172K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company supporting complex government and defense projects. They are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and optimizing application performance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and 2022 environments in on-premises infrastructures

Performing database administration tasks including backups, restores, integrity checks, job scheduling, and index maintenance

Troubleshooting and resolving SQL performance issues for clustered, highly available enterprise environments

Applying DISA STIGs to SQL Server environments and ensuring databases are compliant with security baselines and hardening standards

Participating in change management, incident resolution, and documenting database environments and configurations

Collaborating with application owners to optimize and support application performance

Implementing and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions using native SQL features such as Always On Availability Groups or Failover Clustering

Participating in system upgrades, patching cycles, and version migrations

Writing and maintaining SQL scripts and PowerShell automation for administrative tasks

Qualification

SQL Server AdministrationDISA STIGMicrosoft SQL ServerPerformance TuningPowerShell AutomationDatabase Health MonitoringMySQLPostgreSQLHigh Availability Solutions

Required

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must currently possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must be able to obtain

US Citizenship Required

8 + years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 8+ years of relevant IT experience

8+ years of hands-on SQL Server administration experience, working with SQL Server 2016 or newer

Experience supporting on-premises environments only — no cloud experience required or expected

Demonstrated experience with applying and maintaining DISA SQL STIGs

Familiarity with tools and techniques for backups, performance tuning, and database health monitoring

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliant (e.g., Security+ CE) required prior to start date

Preferred

Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL is a plus

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees