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 - Remote, United States

Serve as a senior database administrator for GDIT’s EPA technology mission, managing SQL and NoSQL platforms. Maintain availability, security, backups, performance, and disaster recovery across database environments.

Description

  • Support GDIT’s SMAVCS4 team on technology initiatives for the Environmental Protection Agency and its Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
  • Collaborate with the EPA Product Team and software developers
  • Install, configure, administer, manage, and document clustered master/replica deployments of MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
  • Configure HAProxy to provide load balancing, failover, and high availability across nodes and environments
  • Diagnose and resolve PL/SQL, stored procedure, and Oracle package issues in real time
  • Advise leadership on IT program integration
  • Lead database performance monitoring, system health engineering, and architecture efforts
  • Define standards for database architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and optimization
  • Maintain database asset inventories and supporting documentation
  • Deliver database administration services for production, staging, and development systems
  • Design physical databases in partnership with senior developers and data modelers
  • Support automated and ad-hoc reporting, ETL workflows, and data pipelines
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and cross-training
  • Evaluate user experience and recommend design improvements that enhance usability and query performance
  • Maintain standards for database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring

Requirements

  • At least three years of related professional experience
  • US citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain EPA Public Trust Level 4 clearance
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Advanced command-line skills, including Unix shell scripting, PowerShell, and AWS CLI
  • Experience administering SQL platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle
  • Experience administering NoSQL platforms such as MongoDB
  • Experience configuring and managing HAProxy and Keepalived for database load balancing, connection pooling, and automated failover routing
  • Experience managing automated database backups, pgBackRest or similar repositories, and retention strategies using AWS S3 object storage
  • Ability to write and execute complex command-line scripts and SQL queries
  • Ability to operate databases without a managed database service
  • Advanced understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver varied workloads under critical deadlines
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage equipment and services in remote locations
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a remote team
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure
  • Strong customer-service orientation
  • Highly organized work habits and careful attention to detail
  • MongoDB OpsManager experience is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with Oracle Database Appliances is advantageous
  • Familiarity with or experience supporting Documentum or enterprise content-management database backends is advantageous
  • Experience supporting federal-sector contracts is beneficial
  • Professional certifications are beneficial
  • Familiarity with DevOps and ITIL Agile processes is beneficial
  • Skills include database management, Microsoft SQL Server, and problem solving

Benefits

  • Multiple comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental coverage options
  • Vision coverage options
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Flexible work weeks where the role permits
  • Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury-duty leave
  • Typically 15 days of paid leave each calendar year
  • Ten 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 coverage
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Business travel and accident insurance
  • Professional growth opportunities and an AI-powered career tool
  • Support for internal career mobility
  • Wellness packages
  • Recognized culture of innovation
  • Military-friendly workplace
  • Competitive compensation

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