Senior SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI Required) with Security Clearance

About the role

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage nine Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) hosting twenty databases across five distinct networks. The role supports custom .NET applications within the Army Intelligence enterprise and involves systems maintenance, high availability, security, performance tuning, disaster recovery, technical documentation, and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record daily system checks (approximately 15 checks) to ensure 100% of findings are tracked via the DCD IT Portal.
• Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as Availability Groups.
• Apply the latest DISA STIGs within 30 calendar days of release and implement "least privileged access" security requirements.
• Optimize code and stored procedures to provide fast query responses and assist application developers with database requirements.
• Develop and test backup and recovery plans, performing monthly integrity testing on at least 10% of database backups.
• Create and maintain logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams (ERD), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL database administration supporting production environments.
• Technical Expertise: 5 years of experience installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations.
• Scripting: 5 years of experience with T-SQL, including writing scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance.
• Leadership: 3 years of experience serving as a team leader, managing task progress, and mentoring junior personnel.
• Security: 3 years of experience implementing security measures in accordance with industry best practices and DISA STIGs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Level Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen)
• Current DoDD 8140.01 (formerly DoDD 8570.01-M) certification – IAT Level II (or higher).

Skills

• CompTIA Security+
• 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)
• SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification

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