Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology/related field is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what's possible. Here you'll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Using technical skills to plan, design, implement, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize databases, database systems and services, the Senior Advanced Database Administration Specialist will have the opportunity to help our nation's heroes make a true impact. Interacting with other IT staff, you'll recommend and enforce database standards, ensure compliance, and the security of the database environments. We'll count on you to collaborate with vendors and third parties to ensure the current and future operational requirements are met. You'll implement and test database complex designs, essentially testing your skills and knowledge each and every day by working with the best of the best.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology/related field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge on database technologies, operating systems, best practices, and industry trends including database design, configuration, tuning, and support

What sets you apart:

• Act independently on complex tasks and wide-ranging initiatives using a broad exposure and professional understanding of the database administration discipline
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Duties and Tasks:

• Plans, designs, implements, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and optimize databases, database systems & services
• Interacts with other IT staff to recommend and enforce database standards, ensure compliance, and the security of the database environments
• As required the role collaborates with vendors and third parties to ensure the current & future operational requirements are met
• Supports & troubleshoots the operation of database systems including patching, event monitoring, incident mgmt., backup & recovery, and other forms of remedial & preventative maintenance
• Works with IT Staff and stakeholders to identify requirements for database repositories & systems in support of projects, initiatives, and operational improvements
• Plans for complex database functional capabilities including: database vendor, product, & version; storage; hardware; structure; performance; security; availability; and disaster recovery
• Implements & tests database complex designs
• Optimizes and tunes database performance utilizing advanced monitoring tools, query tuning techniques, database and operating system parameter adjustments, hardware recommendations, and other operational enhancements
• Supports SOX, Cyber, and license compliance audit processes and procedures
• Acts as technical escalation and vendor interface for other database administration engineers
• Establishes the tools, standards, governance polices ensure efficient, effective, and compliant delivery of database capabilities
• Leads, plans, and executes projects, small initiatives, and/or cross-functional teams
• Manages high risk, high profile, tight schedule, and complex outcomes with composure
• Breaks down "barriers to progress" & motivates less experienced members of the team to action
• Performs other duties as directed
• Moderates business travel required

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Evidence of ability to act largely independently on complex tasks and wide-ranging initiatives using a broad exposure and professional understanding of the database administration discipline
• Exhibits advanced knowledge on database technologies, operating systems, best practices, and industry trends including database design, configuration, tuning, and support
• Prior work experience showing broad expertise or unique knowledge working as a database administrator or equivalent planning, designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing database systems
• Excellent track record showing ability to develop relationships and formal and informal networks to influence, coordinate, communicate, and organize groups/teams
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and SQL query tuning techniques
• Excellent track record showing understanding of IT business systems and how they enable specific business outcomes
• Has ability to analyze complex situations, alternatives, proposals, designs, architectures, risks, data, systems, and constructs with variable factors
• History of providing work direction and leadership to others
• Excellent understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)
• Industry certification in MS SQL, Oracle SQL, or other relevant database administration achievements strongly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills including: leading initiatives and modest projects; a facility to handle multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously; a track record of exercising independent judgment appropriately; and the ability to quickly understand and execute complex assignments when working on high profile outcomes with inherent risk
• Solid presentation, oral/written communication, and inter-personal skills including the ability to: anticipate, influence & adapt to a wide range of audiences; cultivate relationships and leverage organizational understanding to facilitate decision making and buy-in
• Excellent experience developing solutions to complex problems that requires ingenuity, innovation and creativity
• A history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows the ability to recognize need for change
• Excellent track record of being capable of working with significant uncertainty, resistance, barriers, issues and challenges; converting uncertainty into quantifiable impact, risk and mitigating actions
• Lean-Agile mindset Demonstrates the understanding and familiarity with the Lean-Agile mindset
• Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban) LeanAgile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban)

Job specific requirements:

• This position is for DBA support within closed and/or classified areas
• Engagement will be full time (40 hrs/week)
• Candidate must be experienced in MSSQL or Oracle (both strongly preferred)
• Candidate must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be local to the GDMS Scottsdale facility as onsite work will be required
• Secret clearance is strongly preferred, but at a minimum, candidate must be able to hold a clearance
• Candidate must possess a "security relevant certification" or obtain one within 6 months. Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to: a Security +, CISSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Candidate will need to pass drug and background screening

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran