Database Administrator (DBA)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VAChantilly, VA
Salary: $170,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $200k

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This role pays more than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$184,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $200k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 422 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 357 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Database Administrator (DBA)

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Join GDIT as a Database Administrator (DBA) in McLean, VA, supporting critical data management and analysis for high-impact clients. With over 10 years of experience, you will design, build, and maintain robust database schemas and structures using Oracle Enterprise and cloud-based platforms like PostgreSQL or AWS RDS. Your daily tasks include developing automation tools, managing data imports/exports, and creating reporting solutions while ensuring system performance and security. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams using JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment that adheres to strict security protocols. This role demands strong SQL proficiency, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive independently or as part of a team, contributing to transformative solutions for complex data challenges.

Skills

Oracle PostgreSQL AWS RDS SQL JIRA Confluence SharePoint CI/CD Terraform Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design, build, and deploy database schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions.
Develop database utilities, automation tools, and reporting solutions for production systems.
Analyze and forecast capacity and performance requirements to sustain system operations.
Comprehensive experience with cloud-based database platforms like PostgreSQL or AWS RDS.
Proficiency in SQL or similar database languages for data imports/exports and report development.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and manage sensitive data environments securely.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in database administration and maintenance.
Expertise in designing, building, and deploying database schemas and procedures.
Proficiency with cloud-based databases like PostgreSQL or AWS RDS.
Comprehensive knowledge of Oracle Enterprise (version 12c or newer).
Strong analytical skills for forecasting capacity and performance requirements.
Experience developing database utilities and automation tools.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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