SQL Server Engineer Senior

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer Senior joining our team to support the National Institute of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT) Network Services team. In this role you will support the NIH community by contributing to a secure and reliable IT infrastructure and a variety of IT and scientific computing services that support its mission-critical research and administrative activities.HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:• Perform MS SQL Server and application server administration• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes• Coordinate and develop database backup, storage, and replication schemes across the customer's databases• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)• Maintain the integrity, security and availability of multiple instances and databases• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of database systems• Create policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database, including System Security Plan (SSP) documentsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Role Requirements:Location: Remote with travel to DMV area to obtain badge and equipmentEducation: BA/BS (or equivalent)Experience: 5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: NoClearance Level Must Currently Possess: NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NIH Public TrustCertifications : (preferred) Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, (preferred) Azure Database Administrator AssociateRequired Skills and Abilities:• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server as a DBA• Proficient in developing and maintaining SSIS packages• Experienced with maintaining the integrity, security, and availability of multiple instances and databases• Skilled in database migrations and upgrades• Experienced in coordinating and developing database backup, storage, and replication schemes• Proficient in performance tuning and query optimization• Knowledgeable in developing policies and procedures for database security and integrity• Familiarity with database high availability and disaster recovery solutions• Effective communication skills: ability to achieve consensus with peers and provide clear status updates• Self-motivated and self-managing, with strong organizational skills• Demonstrated ability to work closely with other parts of the organization, both internal and externalPreferred Skills:• Experience migrating databases from on-premises to cloud environments, particularly Azure• Experience with ServiceNow and its APIs• Web Service experience• Familiarity with MariaDB• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals and Azure Database Administrator Associate certifications• Experience with database security compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)• Knowledge of database monitoring and alerting toolsGDIT IS YOUR PLACE:• 401K with company match• Comprehensive health and wellness packages• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays