Senior SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI Required)

Praescient Analytics • Ft. Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to provide comprehensive database management for the Data Capabilities Division (DCD). You will lead the administration of approximately nine Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) hosting twenty databases across five distinct networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, BICES, and CENTRIXS-K). This role ensures the performance, integrity, and security of databases supporting custom .NET applications within the Army Intelligence enterprise.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL database administration supporting production environments.
• 5 years of experience installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations.
• 5 years of experience with T-SQL , including writing scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance.
• 3 years of experience serving as a team leader, managing task progress, and mentoring junior personnel.
• 3 years of experience implementing security measures in accordance with industry best practices and DISA STIGs.
• Active TS/SCI Level Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen)
• Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification – IAT Level II (or higher). Examples Include: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Cloud+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification

Responsibilities

• Systems Maintenance: Perform and record daily system checks (approximately 15 checks) to ensure 100% of findings are tracked via the DCD IT Portal.
• High Availability: Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as Availability Groups.
• Security & Compliance: Apply the latest DISA STIGs within 30 calendar days of release and implement "least privileged access" security requirements.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize code and stored procedures to provide fast query responses and assist application developers with database requirements.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and test backup and recovery plans, performing monthly integrity testing on at least 10% of database backups.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams (ERD), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operational Support: Respond to unscheduled system outages within 30 minutes and provide after-hours on-site support with a 2-hour response time when notified of malfunctions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees