Senior Database Administrator

General Dynamics

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$107,744–$138,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $123k
$96k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $134,750–$203,121 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $123k versus about $169k 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 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 · Senior Database Administrator

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The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) at GDIT is a critical role within the Information Technology team, requiring extensive experience and technical expertise to manage mission-critical database systems both on-premises and in the cloud. The Sr. DBA will install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle environments while developing robust backup and disaster recovery strategies. Daily tasks include monitoring performance, resolving bottlenecks, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support application and infrastructure initiatives. Key skills needed are proficiency in database management systems like RMAN and Data Pump, experience with cloud platforms such as OCI and Azure, and familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python. The position demands strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Oracle SQL Server RMAN Data Pump PowerShell Bash Python OCI Azure CI/CD DevOps Terraform Kubernetes PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

  • 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 and access controls.
  • Perform database migration, upgrades, and patching in a controlled manner.
  • Support cloud-based database deployments on OCI, Azure, or AWS platforms.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for database environments.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in database administration.
  • Expertise in SQL Server and Oracle DBMS management.
  • Proven skills in disaster recovery and backup strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based database services.
  • Strong knowledge of database security and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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