Database Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$164,382–$218,500 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
This role $191k
$123k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $133,399–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $162k 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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TL;DR · Database Administrator

Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph The Database Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph joins a specialized team providing cybersecurity risk management services across multiple fabrics and centers. In this role, the individual will partner with senior colleagues to create, modify, and manage database structures while supporting a high-visibility, large-scale application serving over fifty organizations. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with software developers using Scrum practices to design, test, and deploy data models across development, training, and production environments on multiple classification levels. The candidate will implement security features such as access control, role separation, audit logging, and system monitoring while translating stakeholder requirements into technical solutions. Essential skills include proficiency in MySQL or Postgres, AWS, Linux, SQL, and XML. Experience with Python is desired to support the development of robust data models and infrastructure for complex government information systems.

What you'll do

  • Create, modify, and manage database structures to meet specific customer requirements.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy data models across multiple classification levels.
  • Implement security features including access control, role separation, audit logging, and system monitoring.
  • Collaborate with software developers to build and deploy systems using iterative Scrum practices.
  • Gather stakeholder requirements and translate them into technical data models and database solutions.
  • Coordinate with enterprise data service programs to integrate various capabilities.
  • Prepare technical documentation and deliver demonstrations of data models to diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • Significant experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgres.
  • Experience with AWS, Linux (user level), SQL, and XML data exchange formats.
  • Experience implementing security measures including access control, role separation, audit, and logging in database solutions.
  • Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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