Database Analyst

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Database Analyst Advisor 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.

• Will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008R2/2012  and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services 2005/2008R2/2012.  

• Must have a strong understanding of database schema object management, data modeling and architecture. 

• Will facilitate, implement, monitor and test database backups and recovery methodologies and processes. 

• Will monitor and optimize the performance of the production SQL server databases. 

• Responsible for database security, integrity, reliability, high availability and disaster recovery solutions 

• Identify and troubleshoot database issues and the ability to analyze, design, build, test and implement solutions. 

• Implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures and data integrity constraints. 

• Monitor file system space, database allocation; verify efficient use of disk storage; optimize space allocation; prevent out-of-space situations; and proactively plan for increased capacity and scalability. 

• Participate in non-core business hours monthly patching. 

• Provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a US Citizen

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: Must have a Secret to start and be able to obtain a TS/SCI

EDUCATION: BA/BS in computer science, information systems, or equivalent related field preferred

YEARS' EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of relevant experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Expert understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).  

• Experience with virtual environments (preferably Hyper-V) and SQL clustered environments. 

• Experience with SQL server replication topologies. 

• Exposure to Resource Governor, Tuning Advisor, SQL Profiler and Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor  

• Should have the ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment that requires team interaction and coordination across multiple information technology teams. 

• Should have excellent communication skills to include technical writing and the ability to work in a collaborative team. 

• Ability and willingness to continue to expand knowledge and experience; be detail oriented; and prioritize and complete assigned tasks within required deadlines. 

• Exceptional problem solving and decision making capabilities to include troubleshooting technical issues, resolving project issues and challenges, understanding user requirements and developing creative solutions for process improvement. 

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, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.