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PostgreSQL Database Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology

North Springfield, VAJob$126–170K/yrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$126–170K/yr
Location
North Springfield, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring a PostgreSQL Database Analyst. Deliver insights to help clients turn data into action as a PostgreSQL Database Analyst at GDIT, providing transformative solutions to big‑data obstacles, supporting intelligence customers, and ensuring database infrastructure is secure, efficient, and compliant.

Key focus areas include Manage functionality and efficiency of server group, Maintain database integrity, security, and role‑based access control, and Set up administrator and service accounts.

Successful candidates bring Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance, 5+ Years Related Experience, and US Citizenship. Important skills include PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Database Integrity, Security, Role-Based Access Control, and RBAC.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PostgreSQLDatabase AdministrationDatabase IntegritySecurityRole-Based Access ControlRBACDocumentationVendor Products EvaluationPolicy DevelopmentTesting StrategiesPerformance OptimizationEnd-User TrainingRelevant Technologies KnowledgeOpen-Source Tools EvaluationVendor Tools EvaluationDatabase MigrationSchema DesignQuery OptimizationStored ProceduresDatabase UpgradesPatchingMigrationsIndustry Standards ComplianceRegulatory Requirements ComplianceDatabase High-Availability SolutionsDatabase BackupRestoreDatabase Snapshot TechnologiesDatabase Snapshot StrategiesEfficient Database Table StructuresTransactional DataWarehouse DataOracle 19c AdministrationMySQLOracle DatabaseTraining End-UsersOpen-Source Tool EvaluationDatabase RestoreMySQL Migration

Qualifications

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph5+ Years Related ExperienceUS CitizenshipBachelor's in Computer Science or Related Technical Discipline or Equivalent5+ Years Database Analysis and/or Administration ExperienceTS/SCI ClearanceCompTIA Security+ CE

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Req ID: RQ222913

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Database Administration,Oracle Database,PostgreSQL

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a PostgreSQL Database Analyst at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients' big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients' mission and on your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Database Analyst you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Database Analyst joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO.

HOW A PostgreSQL DATABASE ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL database analyst to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management. The individual will work under limited supervision and perform additional duties as assigned to include, but not limited to:

  • Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems.

  • Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts.

  • Sets up administrator and service accounts.

  • Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures

  • Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.

  • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

  • Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.

  • Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users.

  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

  • Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects.

  • Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures

  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

  • Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience

  • 5 + years of related database analysis and/or administration experience.

  • PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration a plus.

  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent recommended.

  • Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions

  • Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts

  • Experience with Database backup, restore, migration, and Database snapshot technologies/strategies

  • Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data

  • Knowledge of Oracle 19c administration and performance tuning

  • Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgresSQL

  • Candidates must hold a TS/SCI

Location: On Customer Site – Arnold, MO/St. Louis, MO/Springfield, VA

US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#RoverGSS

The likely salary range for this position is $125,800 - $170,200. 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.

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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