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# Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,039.0 - $173,229.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Service Pack, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Tools for Reporting, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98e0bcebef485f92

## About the Role

Database Performance

Database Systems, * EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree

 * CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE, etc.)
 * CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
 * Hands-on experience with SQL Server administration, clustering, high availability, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and DR/COOP operations
 * Strong understanding of database security, STIG compliance, access control, and change management
 * Proficiency with SQL, PowerShell, and enterprise monitoring/reporting tools
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex issues spanning databases, infrastructure, and applications
 * Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
 * US citizenship required
 * LOCATION: Onsite, 8 + years of related experience
 * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

## Description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., * Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL Server clustered platforms and standalone databases, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability

 * Manage backup/restore, replication, disaster recovery, failover testing, and recovery operations for high availability database services

 * Monitor database capacity, performance metrics, licensing, service levels, and health; provide monthly analysis and recommendations

 * Perform database migrations, upgrades, lifecycle management, consolidation, and integration of new requirements into DBaaS environments

 * Provide database access management, permissions, and controlled elevation for application owners and administrators

 * Troubleshoot SQL related issues across infrastructure, application, and storage layers; deliver technical guidance to application teams

 * Create and maintain database documentation, configuration baselines, SOPs, and security relevant artifacts supporting accreditation and compliance

 * Evaluate and test new SQL Server releases, backup/recovery platforms, replication technologies, and database tooling for enterprise adoption

 * Apply SQL Server, OS level, and database platform security patches within required timelines using approved tools and automated deployment processes; maintain configuration and vulnerability compliance

 * Identify and remediate noncompliant database systems; analyze root causes, verify POA&M actions, and provide security status updates and metrics


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