Database Administrator

Database Administrator - Oracle & SQL Server

GDIT is looking for a Database Administrator - Oracle & SQL Server to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a collaborative and technically skilled engineer to support the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise database services.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments, including installation, configuration, monitoring, patching, backup and recovery, and routine operations and maintenance.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, and performance; troubleshoot database, operating system, connectivity, and application-related issues; and implement corrective actions to maintain reliable service.
• Maintain secure and compliant database environments by implementing required configuration baselines, resolving security vulnerabilities, applying security patches, and supporting security and compliance assessments.
• Plan and execute database lifecycle activities, including version upgrades, migrations, platform changes, and the transition of databases from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Partner with application owners and developers to support database requirements, including schema and table changes, access and permissions, data migrations, performance optimization, and troubleshooting application/database interactions.
• Develop and maintain scripts, procedures, documentation, and automation that improve the consistency, efficiency, reliability, and repeatability of database administration and service delivery.
• Participate in incident resolution, change management, project activities, Agile team execution, and continuous improvement efforts across the Database Services portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA and 4+ years of relevant IT experience, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience administering Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server in production environments, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database availability, connectivity, capacity, and performance.
• Experience securing database environments, including vulnerability remediation, security patching, access management, and configuration compliance.
• Experience supporting application teams with schema and table changes, data migrations, permissions, SQL execution, and database-related troubleshooting.
• Experience with database lifecycle upgrades and migrations, including migrations to AWS or Azure, and working knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server high availability, replication, clustering, disaster recovery, and enterprise monitoring technologies.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure database services, cloud database migrations, automation, Infrastructure as Code, or modern database service delivery practices.
• Relevant Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, or Azure certifications and experience supporting federal government, healthcare, life sciences, or similarly regulated environments.