Database Lead - NIH CIT

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 142,792 - 172,500 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Growth mindset","Critical thinking","Rapid learning","Iteration mindset"]

Lead database operations and modernization for the NIH CIT Hosting and Storage Services program. Own database O&M, tuning, recovery, patching, backups, and performance monitoring, while troubleshooting issues affecting service alerts. Collaborate with product owners to create and enhance automation scripts for database instances, upgrades, and configuration. Maintain accurate documentation and change records, respond to service requests, and manage a small team within a hybrid, customer-site schedule in Bethesda.

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Database Lead - NIH CIT

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Job Summary

Lead database operations and modernization for the NIH CIT Hosting and Storage Services program. Own database O&M, tuning, recovery, patching, backups, and performance monitoring, while troubleshooting issues affecting service alerts. Collaborate with product owners to create and enhance automation scripts for database instances, upgrades, and configuration. Maintain accurate documentation and change records, respond to service requests, and manage a small team within a hybrid, customer-site schedule in Bethesda.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee database O&M, tuning, and recovery procedures.
  • •Manage updates, patching, and performance monitoring.
  • •Perform tuning, optimization, advanced maintenance, and recovery.
  • •Lead patching, backups, and complex troubleshooting; respond to alerts and performance trends.
  • •Collaborate with product owners to develop or modify scripts that automate database services, and manage a small team.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 142,792 - 172,500 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BS/BA (or equivalent education and experience).
  • •8+ years of database engineering with tuning and maintenance.
  • •Experience with backup, recovery, and performance optimization.
  • •Experience documenting schemas and configuration baselines.
  • •Experience as a people manager and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust.
Experience:8+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Growth mindsetCritical thinkingRapid learningIteration mindset

Eligibility

Security Clearance:NACI (T1)

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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