General Dynamics Information Technology - Database Developer TS/SCI with Polygraph

Database Developer is needed in Annapolis Junction, United States.

Client: General Dynamics Information Technology

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Your impact is significant as you serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. This role involves supporting national defense by designing, building, and optimizing enterprise scale database solutions that power mission critical applications across complex environments. As a Database Developer within the CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS), you will work to strengthen the reliability, performance, and availability of enterprise data services.

In this capacity, you will collaborate with stakeholders to transform data into operationally impactful capabilities and ensure secure and compliant database operations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or 12+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE)
• Hands-on experience developing, administering, and optimizing enterprise databases and data pipelines
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, structured/unstructured data handling, and database performance tuning
• Experience supporting IATT/ATO activities and maintaining compliance of database systems
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring integration and database observability practices
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and support operations teams at Tier 3
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross team collaboration skills
• US citizenship required
• Onsite location

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and develop database solutions supporting enterprise applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity
• Design, build, evaluate, and administer database management systems; optimize data flow, storage, indexing, and collection processes
• Analyze system requirements, data sources, and process workflows to guide database architecture and implementation
• Provide IATT and ATO support for new and enhanced database capabilities, and deliver ongoing ATO support to existing solutions as part of workload sharing
• Collaborate with monitoring teams to integrate database infrastructure visibility into enterprise monitoring tools
• Implement processes and systems to consolidate, merge, and analyze diverse structured and unstructured datasets
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows to ingest and transform data from multiple sources
• Assess and recommend tools, technologies, and approaches for database, pipeline, and analytics optimization
• Partner with stakeholders to transform data requirements into automated processes, integrating algorithms and models where needed
• Deliver Tier 3 database support through established escalation pathways
• Provide Tier 2 system administration support when requested to improve workload efficiency and resource utilization

Work Requirements

10+ years of related experience is preferred, which may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree.

Travel Required: None

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final salary will be determined based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Benefits include comprehensive wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.

Additional Information

During the hiring process, candidates will undergo an identity verification process that uses advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence for authenticity. Candidates are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews, and the company reserves the right to take pictures for identity verification purposes.

About GDIT: GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that provides technology and mission services to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence communities. We operate across over 50 countries, delivering solutions in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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