Database Administrator, Oracle & SQL Server

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $140k
This role $117k
$97k most similar roles pay here $174k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $115,075–$164,028 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $140k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Database Administrator, Oracle & SQL Server

As a Database Administrator - Oracle & SQL Server, you will join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program to support the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise database services. You will manage day-to-day operations for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, and performance optimization. Your role involves troubleshooting connectivity issues, maintaining security compliance through vulnerability remediation, and executing lifecycle activities such as version upgrades and migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS or Azure cloud environments. You will collaborate with application owners to manage schema changes, data migrations, and permissions while developing scripts and automation to improve service delivery. The role requires proficiency in Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, Linux, and various monitoring tools within a regulated healthcare and life sciences context.

What you'll do

  • Administer, maintain, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments including installation, configuration, patching, and backup.
  • Monitor database availability, capacity, and performance while troubleshooting connectivity and application-related issues.
  • Maintain secure and compliant environments by implementing configuration baselines and resolving security vulnerabilities.
  • Execute lifecycle activities such as version upgrades, migrations, and transitions from on-premises to cloud platforms.
  • Support application owners with schema changes, data migrations, permissions, and performance optimization.
  • Develop scripts and automation to improve the consistency and efficiency of database administration tasks.
  • Participate in incident resolution, change management, and Agile team execution for the database portfolio.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must have at least 4 years of relevant IT experience.
  • Must have hands-on experience administering Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI (T1) Public Trust.
  • Must have experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database availability, connectivity, capacity, and performance.
  • Must have experience securing database environments through vulnerability remediation, patching, and compliance.
  • Must have experience with database lifecycle upgrades, migrations to AWS or Azure, and scripting/automation tools.
  • Experience with high availability, cloud services, or relevant certifications in regulated environments (preferred).

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