Sr Database Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Backup and Recovery, Data Migrations, Disaster Recovery (DR), Microsoft SQL Server Administration, Oracle Database Administration (DBA)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

The Senior Database Analyst (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the OCIO enterprise database environments. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of missioncritical database systems and supports both onpremises and cloudbased platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive mindset toward data security and system resilience.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Database Analyst, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of GDIT. You will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the OCIO enterprise database environments.

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Develop and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database performance; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure security best practices are applied, including cyber protocols, patching, and access controls.
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to support application and infrastructure initiatives.
• Perform database migration, upgrades, and patching in a controlled and documented manner.
• Support cloudbased database deployments, with familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS is considered a strong plus.
• Create and maintain database documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Participate in oncall rotation for critical database support.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs or technical staff.
• Serve as a team lead on projects or tasks as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your Enterprise Database Administration expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Database Analyst Senior must have:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: 7+ years of related experience
Technical skills:

• Proven expertise in database backup/recovery strategies and tools (RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server backup/restore, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, encryption, and cyber protocols.
• Handson experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and storage configuration.
• Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery solutions (AlwaysOn, Data Guard, clustering, replication).
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar).
• Experience working with OCI and Azure cloud database services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with automation tools and monitoring platforms.

US Person
Role requirements:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Herndon

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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