Systems Admin/DBA (Secret Clearance)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Azure Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, Microsoft Windows Server, PL/SQL (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Senior. As part of our deployment information technology team, you will assist in the standing up of the GO/CO CO/CO environments that will enable early product deployments that contribute to the projects Minimum Viable Product (MVP).  You will be responsible for providing expertise in the formulation of systems’ scopes, and database management of legacy and cloud-based systems. You will be required to carry out traditional System Administrator duties as well to include account creation and overall system health of our development environments. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques, technologies, infrastructure, DevOps and related cloud architecture
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert in systems analysis
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• May serve as a team or task lead
• Work with project managers and developers to plan and implement database projects

Systems Administrator Senior Advisor Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
• Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services
• Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel
• Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles
• Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multi-factor authentication
• Perform regular system updates and security patches
• Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts
• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
• Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met
• Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products
• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning 

Systems Administrator Senior Advisor Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or relevant field; or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• Experience using Azure Active Directory
• Experience using Azure Monitor
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
• Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
• Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid
• Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems

• Secret Clearance to start
   

Required Technical Skills:

• Senior Level system administrator skills required
• Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL
• Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience
• RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD
• DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Other work-depending certifications may be required
• PowerShell Scripting 

Experience

• 10 years of relevant experience
  • * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• 5+ year of experience in database and data management
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

Certification: Security+
 

Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)
 

Location: Hybrid / On-site as required for classified work at Washington D.C. customer location
 

US Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
 

GDIT Is Your Place:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home 
• 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 

The likely salary range for this position is $125,528 - $169,832. 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:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)

Additional Work Locations:

USA MD Home Office (MDHOME)

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 50 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.

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