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

Praescient Analytics; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company healthcare covering employee

401(k) with company match

Travel incentives

Paid time off + training allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Praescient Analytics seeks a Senior SQL Database Administrator to lead the management of nine RDMS across five networks, supporting custom .NET apps in Army Intelligence. You will ensure performance, integrity, and security for mission-critical databases.

Requirements include 8+ years in SQL DB administration, 5+ years HA configurations, TS/SCI clearance, and relevant certifications. On-site role with strong security and disaster recovery duties.

Qualifications

• 8 years of SQL database administration in production environments.
• 5 years installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Groups.
• 5 years of T-SQL scripting (scripts, stored procedures, triggers, views).
• 3 years leading a team and mentoring juniors.
• 3 years implementing security measures per industry best practices and DISA STIGs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; U.S. Citizenship.
• DoD 8140.01/IAT II or higher certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, CCNA).
• MSCA or SQL Server 2016/SQL Database Administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system checks and track findings via the DCD IT Portal.
• Maintain high availability and data replication with Availability Groups.
• Apply DISA STIGs within 30 days of release and enforce least-privileged access.
• Tune performance and assist developers with database requirements.
• Develop and test backup/recovery plans with monthly integrity checks.
• Create architecture diagrams, ERDs, and SOPs for operations.
• Respond to outages with rapid on-site support and a 2-hour response time.

Skills

SQL database administration

T-SQL

Leadership

Security compliance

DISA STIGs

Team mentoring

HA/Disaster recovery

Education

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Availability Groups

ERD

SOPs

Job description

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA Clearance Required: TS/SCI minimum (US Citizen) Employment Type: Full-Time About Praescient Analytics: Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

Position Overview:

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Active TS/SCI Level Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen)
• Certifications: 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

What you can expect from us

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

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

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required.