SQL Database Administrator – SQL 2019, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory

General Dynamics Information Technology

SQL Database Administrator providing database engineering and modernization support for CNIC projects at GDIT. Collaborating with teams for cloud transformation and data optimization with SQL Server environments.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,813 - $155,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecuritySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the CNIC Enterprise Business Solutions modernization efforts as part of the DEOS Task Order
Provide database engineering, modernization, migration, performance optimization, and cloud transformation support across SQL Server 2019 environments, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory
Ensure continuity of operations during modernization activities
Collaborate closely with cloud engineers, application teams, cybersecurity, and data architects to support CNIC’s migration roadmap
Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize SQL Server 2019 database environments supporting CNIC applications
Build, manage, and optimize Azure Data Factory pipelines, orchestrations, and data flows
Evaluate existing legacy databases and recommend modernization strategies, cloud migration approaches, and performance improvements
Develop stored procedures, scripts, tuning plans, and database automation solutions
Provide Tier II/III troubleshooting and escalation support for database issues
Produce engineering documentation including procedures, architecture diagrams, migration plans, and knowledge articles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance
8 years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator
Hands-on experience with SQL Server 2019, Azure SQL (SQL Online), Azure Data Factory
Database migration and modernization experience
Experience with database security, auditing, RBAC, patching, and compliance
Experience performing database performance tuning, monitoring, index optimization, and troubleshooting
Experience supporting large-scale modernization or cloud migration efforts
BS Degree or equivalent Computer Science or IT related degree
DoD 8570 IAT II compliant - Security+ CE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQL Server 2019Azure SQLAzure Data Factorydatabase migrationdatabase modernizationperformance tuningindex optimizationstored proceduresdatabase automationtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdocumentation

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceBS Degree in Computer Science or ITDoD 8570 IAT II compliantSecurity+ CE