Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Database Automation, Database Maintenance, Database Upgrades, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting ServicesCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
DATABASE DEVELOPER SR PRINCIPAL
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Database Developer Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Database Developer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our SOCOM Customer. As a Database Developer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining Database and Business Intelligence application platforms.
● Education: Technical training, certification(s), or degree
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience
● Technical skills:
Installation, configuration, administration, and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008R2/2012 and SQL Reporting Services
Deep understanding of database schema object management, data modeling, and architecture
Strong SQL and Transact-SQL (T‑SQL) experience
Experience with Hyper‑V virtual environments and SQL clustered environments
Experience with SQL Server replication topologies
Familiarity with Resource Governor, Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler, and Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
Ability to implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI
● US citizenship required
● Role requirements:
Facilitate, implement, monitor, and test database backups and recovery methodologies
Monitor and optimize production SQL Server database performance
Ensure database security, integrity, reliability, high availability, and disaster recovery
Identify and troubleshoot database issues; analyze, design, build, test, and implement solutions
Manage file system space, database allocation, disk usage, and plan for capacity and scalability
Participate in monthly patching outside core business hours
Strong communication skills, including technical writing
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple IT teams
Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization skills and commitment to deadlines
Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
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 tools that identify career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to your career development
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA NC Fort BraggAdditional 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- 8 or more years of related experience
- Technical training, certification, or degree
- Experience installing, configuring, administering, and managing Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
- Strong SQL and Transact-SQL experience
- Database schema object management, data modeling, and architecture experience
- Experience with Hyper-V virtual environments and SQL clustered environments
- Experience with SQL Server replication topologies
- Experience implementing and troubleshooting triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints
- Experience with database backups, recovery, performance optimization, security, high availability, and disaster recovery
- Ability to troubleshoot database issues and design, build, test, and implement solutions
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Ability to collaborate across multiple IT teams
- U.S. citizenship
- Currently possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology.
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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What We Do
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.
