General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) provides consulting, digital modernization, and application services for government and defense organizations. Its work spans artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies, alongside mission-critical programs in logistics and supply chain management, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also operates across consulting, healthcare, and logistics, with hiring efforts that emphasize diverse teams and employee well-being. GDIT’s roles may suit professionals interested in applying emerging technologies to complex public-sector and national-security challenges.

Senior Database Administrator, Production Support — Remote

Senior Database Administrator supporting mission-critical cloud databases for U.S. government clients. The role covers production support, Databricks modeling, AWS services, ETL delivery, and data reliability.

Description

  • Provide production support for mission-critical database environments, including scheduled shifts and on-call coverage
  • Monitor database performance, respond to incidents, troubleshoot production issues, and coordinate restoration with development and operations teams
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for production defects and support long-term platform stability improvements
  • Operate within an Agile solution development environment that includes daily scrums, biweekly sprint planning, and quarterly Program Increment planning
  • Establish operating standards and best practices for database performance, security, scalability, and maintainability
  • Define, govern, and coordinate data elements and standards while facilitating data relationships, systems integration, and physical structure
  • Help develop and implement database management policies and standards
  • Gather business requirements from Product Owners and users and translate them into technical requirements
  • Collaborate with agency leaders, stakeholders, consultants, and program or agency personnel on data analysis methods
  • Document complex workflow designs for project teams and stakeholders
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets using advanced statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling techniques
  • Synthesize information to identify patterns and relationships across data sources
  • Create data visualizations for key performance indicators and program outcome metrics
  • Lead peer reviews of developer code, validate data, and protect data accuracy and integrity
  • Build stored procedures, jobs, views, tables, and other database objects in SQL Server Management Studio
  • Design and develop scalable Databricks lakehouse data models, including bronze, silver, and gold layers, dimensional models, fact and dimension tables, and curated data products
  • Develop and deploy ETL packages through CI/CD pipelines
  • Use configuration management systems to maintain version control
  • Work with the Atlassian Suite of software development management tools
  • Index system and application logs in Splunk and build dashboards, alerts, and reports

Requirements

  • At least seven years of experience maintaining and analyzing Server databases or working in a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, or another relevant computer-focused major; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree
  • Experience supporting production database systems, including scheduled shifts and on-call responsibilities
  • Proficiency with AWS database technologies, including Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and other AWS-managed data services
  • Experience with Databricks and exposure to the AWS cloud platform
  • Experience installing, configuring, and providing ongoing administration for database environments
  • Working knowledge of standard data warehouse concepts
  • Proficiency in data modeling, data mapping, data flow diagrams, and data marts
  • Experience architecting and implementing cloud-based database solutions across multiple platforms
  • Experience migrating data from legacy on-premises databases to multicloud or hybrid-cloud platforms
  • Ability to lead initiatives independently, prioritize work, and deliver results
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to provide on-call support and follow a flexible work schedule when required
  • Database or cloud certification preferred, including AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, or an equivalent industry-recognized certification
  • Experience creating and managing database reports, visualizations, and dashboards preferred
  • Knowledge of court operations and law-enforcement business data preferred

Benefits

  • Medical plan choices, including options with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental insurance plan options
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options plus company matching
  • Full-flex work weeks where operationally feasible
  • Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury-duty leave
  • Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Up to 160 hours of paid family leave during a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Business travel and accident insurance

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