Database Administrator Principal

General Dynamics
Maryland
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 114,750 - 155,250Function: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organizational skills","Analytical problem-solving","Stakeholder management","Work independently"]

Administer and support SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases for the NIAID team, including database design, security/access controls, performance tuning, patching, and backup/recovery. Provision and manage AWS RDS databases, maintain disaster recovery configurations, and perform restore testing. Build PowerShell automation and coordinate maintenance windows to minimize production disruption, while advising stakeholders on database solutions and tuning.

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General Dynamics
General Dynamics
16 hours ago

Database Administrator Principal

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Job Summary

Administer and support SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases for the NIAID team, including database design, security/access controls, performance tuning, patching, and backup/recovery. Provision and manage AWS RDS databases, maintain disaster recovery configurations, and perform restore testing. Build PowerShell automation and coordinate maintenance windows to minimize production disruption, while advising stakeholders on database solutions and tuning.
Location: Maryland
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and administer databases, including security, access control, and documentation.
  • •Administer and support SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL with performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, and troubleshooting.
  • •Provision, manage, and monitor AWS-hosted databases, particularly Amazon RDS.
  • •Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation for routine database administration and patching tasks.
  • •Support backup/recovery and disaster recovery, including participating in restore testing and maintaining current database technology knowledge.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 114,750 - 155,250
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of relevant IT experience (Bachelors or equivalent combination of education/experience).
  • •Hands-on administration experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
  • •Experience administering databases on AWS (including provisioning and monitoring), particularly Amazon RDS.
  • •Experience with database patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
  • •Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Experience:4+ yearsIT infrastructureAWSCloud databases
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationOrganizational skillsAnalytical problem-solvingStakeholder managementWork independently
Certifications:Oracle Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft CertifiedAWS Certified SysOps AdministratorAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Tech Stack:Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Microsoft SQL ServerOracle DatabasePostgreSQLAWSPowerShellPowerShell scriptingSQLGitHubEC2EBSIOPSETL

Eligibility

Security Clearance:NACLC (T3)

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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