Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Systems Design

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Senior joining our team to support the National Institute of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT) Network Services team. In this role you will support the NIH community by contributing to a secure and reliable IT infrastructure and a variety of IT and scientific computing services that support its mission-critical research and administrative activities.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Perform MS SQL Server and application server administration
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Coordinate and develop database backup, storage, and replication schemes across the customer's databases
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans
• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Maintain the integrity, security and availability of multiple instances and databases
• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of database systems
• Create policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database, including System Security Plan (SSP) documents

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Role Requirements:

Location: Remote with travel to DMV area to obtain badge and equipment

Education: BA/BS (or equivalent)

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: No

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NIH Public Trust

Certifications : (preferred) Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, (preferred) Azure Database Administrator Associate

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server as a DBA
• Proficient in developing and maintaining SSIS packages
• Experienced with maintaining the integrity, security, and availability of multiple instances and databases
• Skilled in database migrations and upgrades
• Experienced in coordinating and developing database backup, storage, and replication schemes
• Proficient in performance tuning and query optimization
• Knowledgeable in developing policies and procedures for database security and integrity
• Familiarity with database high availability and disaster recovery solutions

• Effective communication skills: ability to achieve consensus with peers and provide clear status updates
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with other parts of the organization, both internal and external

Preferred Skills:

• Experience migrating databases from on-premises to cloud environments, particularly Azure
• Experience with ServiceNow and its APIs
• Web Service experience
• Familiarity with MariaDB
• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals and Azure Database Administrator Associate certifications
• Experience with database security compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Knowledge of database monitoring and alerting tools

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

The likely salary range for this position is $92,331 - $106,181. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.