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$149k – $201k per year
Location
In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. General Dynamics Information Technology scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Dynamics Information Technology, known as GDIT, is the technology services division of the defence contractor General Dynamics and one of the largest suppliers of IT to the United States federal government. It designs, builds and operates networks, cloud environments, cybersecurity and mission applications for defence, intelligence, homeland security and civilian agencies, work that requires a very large security-cleared workforce. The division roughly doubled in scale through the 2018 acquisition of CSRA, and has since concentrated on cloud migration, zero trust architecture and applying artificial intelligence inside accredited government environments.

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Database Management, Performance Analysis, System Performance, Systems Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a MS SQL DBaaS Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of systems engineering and develop your skills using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in engineering at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Microsoft SQL DBaaS Engineer supporting Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, you will be charged with providing a roadmap for the customers future DBaaS infrastructure, Microsoft SQL Server, database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform, database management, data migration, maintenance solutions to manage DIA database infrastructure, including maintaining and managing the enterprise SQL server farms and stand-alone databases.

HOW A MICROSOFT SQL DBAAS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Guide users in developing requirements, evaluating alternatives, and supporting feasibility assessments
  • Analyze user requirements, concept of operations, and system architecture to produce system requirements specifications
  • Lead system design and development activities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational needs
  • Support system development and implementation planning, including system engineering management, integration, and test plans
  • Update and maintain existing systems, test functionality, resolve deficiencies, and improve data handling, integrity, input processes, and storage
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders on system engineering issues, risks, and technical decisions
  • Provide documentation, testing, and maintenance for system updates, modifications, and configurations undefined

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience:
    • Engineering experience in the design, development and implementation of software development tools, solution testing, system performance analysis, data/workflow analysis, and requirements derivation
    • Developing detailed design documents, test plans, implementation plans, and SOPs
    • Cloud/server/network implementations and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments
  • Technical Skills:
    • Privileged access management
    • Configuration of Granting privileged Access, Configuring Active Directory Services (ADDS), Group Policy, Objects, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), File Sharing services, Active roles Server (ARS)
  • Security Clearance Level:
    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Certifications Required:
    • Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, etc.)
  • Location: On Site

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Reston

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 at

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