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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Lead - NIH CIT - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,792.0 - $172,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1AE8396A5FD14FB4818040CA1A31ECBB/job/ ## About the Role Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),Software Projects,Software Systems, 8 + years of related experience, * BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and experience * 8 years in database engineering, tuning, and maintenance * Experience with backup, recovery, and performance optimization * Skilled in documenting schemas and configuration baselines * Experience as a people manager * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust ## Description GDIT is looking for a Database Lead to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a forward-thinking innovator who brings deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a commitment to exploring how new digital capabilities can elevate human expertise rather than replace it. Our ideal candidate champions responsible experimentation, learns quickly from iteration, and approaches complex challenges with a critical, growth minded perspective that fuels continuous modernization and meaningful impact. This is a HYBRID role - 3 days on customer site in Bethesda MD. This role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. 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