Database Administrator

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

We are currently seeking a Database Analyst to join our team. In this role you will be a change agent by working on the TFM2 contract. TFM2 provides modernization and life cycle support of Information Technology infrastructure that host national implementation of the FAA's Traffic Flow Management (TFM) functionality. It also focuses on long term engineering services and the development of new functional enhancements that increase the capability of Traffic Flow Management.

HOW A DATABASE ANALYST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
• Database creation
• Set database parameters or specifications
• Database design, migration, performance monitoring
• Perform capacity planning, installation, configuration
• Monitor and maintain database storage, database health and performance
• Support basic IT issues such as password resets, peripheral configurations, hardware diagnostics, and coordinate repairs
• Perform hardware buildouts 
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media and media is recycled
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures and communicate with impacted constituencies
• Manage backup and recovery processes including replication for failover environments and disaster recovery
• Assists in configuring networking services and protocols
• Installation and configuration of Oracle databases, patches and associated products
• Basic monitoring and tuning - troubleshoot potential database performance bottlenecks and find solutions
• Database security - administer and recommend mitigation
• Create job as and or stored procedures using command of SQL, PL/SQL & GUIs
• Write raw SQL to interact with databases
• Other duties as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree(in computer science or related field, engineering, or mathematics)    

Required Experience:

• Ten (10) years related experience

Security Clearance Level:

• Must be clearable for a position of Public Trust and standard background investigation check

Work Location:

• Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarization with AWS Database Services (RDS, Aurora) and PostgreSQL database installation/administration
• Must have a solid understanding of fundamental network design and operation
• Familiar with the Oracle DBMS bundles that extend Oracle DB functionality
• Strong command of SQL tools
• PL/SQL knowledge and ability to read scripts written by programmers and fine-tune queries
• Strong knowledge and experience with Red Hat software suite (Red Hat 7 and above)
• Experience working with Dell and Cisco products
• Knowledge working with Loadrunner, VMWare, Rational software, Oracle, Oracle RAC, DOORS, SQL, Linux, Unix, and Java
• Knowledge of Oracle GoldenGate
• Knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues
• Knowledge of Materialized Views to consolidate complex query logic in one table
• Must be able to take direction from others
• Must have good communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently individually or in a team environment
• Ability to travel when needed
• Ability to work off-hours at client site as needed
• Good at problem solving

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays