[Remote] Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the OCIO enterprise database environments, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical database systems.ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle database environmentsDevelop and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategiesMonitor database performance; identify and resolve performance bottlenecksEnsure security best practices are applied, including cyber protocols, patching, and access controlsCollaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to support application and infrastructure initiativesPerform database migration, upgrades, and patching in a controlled and documented mannerSupport cloud‑based database deployments, with familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS is considered a strong plusCreate and maintain database documentation, standards, and operating proceduresParticipate in on‑call rotation for critical database supportProvide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs or technical staffServe as a team lead on projects or tasks as assignedSkills7 + years of related experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experienceProven expertise in database backup/recovery strategies and tools (RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server backup/restore, etc.)Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, encryption, and cyber protocolsHands‑on experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and storage configurationSolid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery solutions (AlwaysOn, Data Guard, clustering, replication)Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar)Experience working with OCI and Azure cloud database servicesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or Infrastructure as CodeExperience with automation tools and monitoring platformsStrong analytical and problem‑solving abilitiesExcellent communication and documentation skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environmentExperience with cloud‑based database deployments, with familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS is considered a strong plusBenefitsComprehensive benefits and wellness packages401K with company matchCompetitive pay and paid time offFull flex work week to own your priorities at work and at homeA variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings AccountsDental plan optionsA vision planA 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company matchA variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illnessAn additional 10 paid holidays per yearPaid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hireThe GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employeesShort and long-term disability benefitsLife, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insuranceFull flex work weeks where possibleCompany OverviewGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gdit.com/.