Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Database Analysis/Design

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transparent Data Encryption

Certifications:

Security+, CE - ● CompTIA Security+

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

Our work depends on a SQL Database Administrator joining our IT Technology Development division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counter-terrorism (CT), counterintelligence (CI), and cyber matters.  NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and subversive activities.

HOW OUR SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

As the SQL DBA Administrator, you will manage all current and planned SQL Server databases that support our customer’s COTS applications. You will also be part of a team of systems administrators managing Windows Server 2016-2019, desktops, and printers. In addition:

You will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of these databases. If additional databases are required in the future, the candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing those databases, including database creation, security, access, backup and recovery, and documentation.

You must be experienced with applying STIGs to SQL Server databases and be familiar with the impacts on the related applications. 

You must have excellent documentation skills, and will be responsible for creating related standards, operating procedures, and security documentation.

Database monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning

Perform administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services

Familiar with SQL Always-on setup and management and Microsoft Failover Clustering

Perform day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of SQL Server databases.

Perform database and system performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Database backup and recovery

Develop, document, and apply procedures for database backup and recovery

Perform scheduled and nonscheduled database backups and recovery with Microsoft SQL Server SSMS, or SQL CMD

Database creation

Participate in the analysis of database solutions o Responsible for the definition, design, creation, and implementation of a database environment with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security

Systems Administration

Evaluate and install new software releases, patches, and system upgrades

Identify and troubleshoot system issues

Develop, document, and apply procedures for systems backup and recovery

May program in an administrative language (PowerShell, VBS, etc.)

Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediation

Assist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administrators

Create and update user accounts, perform accounts management in Active Directory

Security and STIGs

Support the Certification and Accreditation process - run scans; resolve findings; document solutions, workarounds or provide justifications for exceptions

Document, implement, and maintain database security policies in accordance with DISA STIG requirements

Documentation

Define and oversee database standards, controls, procedures, and documentation

Create all documentation required for Release Management Framework (RMF)

Complete planning and documentation prior to new integration or implementation

SSIS and PowerBI Reporting Server Administration

Other SQL DBA duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance; Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Required Experience:

5+ years of work experience administering MS SQL Server databases (SQL 2012 or newer)

Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption in SQL Server

Experience administering SQL Server 2012-2019

Required Certifications: Security+ CE

Education: BS degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Location: Onsite at Quantico, VA

US Citizenship required

WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Preferred):

Active Top Secret clearance

Microsoft Server 2016 or higher

Microsoft SQL 2016 -2019

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#NCIScareers

The likely salary range for this position is $88,275 - $111,550. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Quantico

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.