Database Administrator

General Dynamics

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$102,000–$138,000 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $120k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $110,633–$162,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $136k 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 1364 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1165 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Database Administrator

The Database Administrator will join a team of analysts, designers, and developers to support the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Product Development Office suite of computer and automated software applications. This role involves managing complex business systems by performing discovery, schema design, data mapping, and migration planning. Key responsibilities include cataloging XML data sources, designing normalized relational schemas, and developing ETL routines. The successful candidate will utilize Microsoft SQL Database, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), T-SQL, XML, XPath, and XQuery. Technical requirements include proficiency in Entity Framework Core, LINQ, and performance tuning. The position focuses on migrating hierarchical data into relational structures while maintaining audit logs, providing migration scripts, and ensuring data integrity for federal court systems through rigorous testing and reconciliation.

What you'll do

  • Inventory and analyze XML data sources including schemas, DTDs, and XSDs.
  • Design normalized relational schemas and map XML hierarchies to tables, keys, and indexes.
  • Develop ETL routines using T-SQL with XPath/XQuery expressions or language-specific XML parsers.
  • Create and maintain audit logs for migrated records and track repeated migration dates.
  • Generate migration scripts and pipeline source code with automated verification checks.
  • Execute production migrations using documented runbooks and perform reconciliation to ensure data accuracy.
  • Provide maintenance and migration interval plans for ongoing daily or on-demand data updates.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an IBM Database Certification.
  • Must have 7+ years of experience in server database maintenance and database administration or a similar role.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, though experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have strong SQL proficiency in query development, data modeling, schema optimization, and preliminary data analysis.
  • Must have hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting relational databases, including backup and recovery operations.
  • Must have a proven track record in performance tuning, database security protocols, access controls, and SSL certification installation.
  • Must have experience leading technical projects, managing deliverables, and providing technical support or training to team members.
  • Must be proficient in working with complex XML schemas, XPath, XQuery, SSIS workflows, and Entity Framework (EF/EF Core).

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