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Database Administrator

Gdit Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
International Full-time Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance

At a glance

Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Gdit. International · full-time · $124,093–$149,500 base.

SalaryStated by Gdit
$124,093 – $149,500
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleData Architecture & Governance
SeniorityMid-level
LocationInternational
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$124,093–$149,500
PostedSep 23, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Run enterprise Microsoft SQL services, covering clustering, access security, performance, backups and restores, and Windows Server support
  • Translate customer needs into technical approaches for challenging database problems and data-service APIs
  • Design and install databases, including their access patterns, ETL work, safeguards, documentation, and relational structures
  • Set database standards and controls, then prepare system and process analysis through implementation
  • Guide database projects and resources, and provide technical advice or direction to support staff when needed

What you bring

  • At least ten years of related work, including eight years focused on database systems
  • A bachelor's degree in a listed field, or the stated master's-degree or no-degree experience substitute
  • Hands-on background in database design and systems analysis, operating-system internals, and data manipulation languages
  • An active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the required IAT-II, Windows Server Administrator, and TESA credentials or eligibility

Who this fits

This suits a database professional ready to own enterprise SQL administration and contribute to database design and project direction. The role is on a customer site, requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance, and involves less than ten percent travel.

From the employer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Architecture, Database Implementation, Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DATABASE ANALYST PRINCIPAL

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Database Manager 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 Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Database Manager joining our team to administer, operate, and maintain enterprise Microsoft (MS) SQL services in support of managed, or approved, systems. Support includes, but is not limited to, the following: database clustering, database management, security, performance analysis, backup and restoration, and Microsoft Windows Server operating system support.

HOW A DATABASE MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Manages the development of data base projects.

Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

Applies knowledge of API (Application Programing Interface) for data services and databases.

Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation.

Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, ETL tasks, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.

Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, installs and administers database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management.

Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation.

May provide technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment.

Prepares and delivers presentations on data base management systems (DBMS) concepts.

Plans and budgets staff and data base resources. When necessary, reallocates resources to maximize benefits.

May provide daily supervision and direction to support staff.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics or business/finance.

● Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:

A Master’s Degree (in subjects described above) and eight years general experience of which at least six years must be specialized experience. or

No degree and thirteen years of general experience of which at least eleven years must be specialized experience.

● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience which at least eight years must be specialized.
● Required Technical Skills: demonstrated experience with data base design and system analysis, current operating systems software internals and data manipulation languages. General experience includes increasing responsibilities in the development and maintenance of data base systems.
● Security Clearance Level: Secret
● Location: On Customer Site
●US Citizenship Required

Required Certifications: DoWD 8570.01 IAT-II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE), Windows Server Administrator certification

TESA eligibility/certification 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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***
● 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.

#DefenseOCONUS #GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $149,500. 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 compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

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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