Senior SQL DBA – High Availability & Security

Praescient Analytics; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, company-paid healthcare

401(k) with company match

3 weeks paid time off

$5,000 annual training allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading analytics firm located in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage complex database systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of database administration experience, with expertise in SQL Server and T-SQL scripting. Responsibilities include system maintenance, performance tuning, and security compliance. A TS/SCI clearance is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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 configurations.
• 5 years of experience with T-SQL, including writing scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record daily system checks and ensure findings tracked.
• Maintain data replication using Availability Groups.
• Apply DISA STIGs and implement security requirements.
• Optimize code and assist application developers with database requirements.

Skills

SQL database administration

T-SQL scripting

Microsoft SQL Server

Security measures implementation

Team leadership

Education

DoDD 8140.01 certification – IAT Level II (or higher)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or SQL Database Administration Certification

Job description

A leading analytics firm located in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage complex database systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of database administration experience, with expertise in SQL Server and T-SQL scripting. Responsibilities include system maintenance, performance tuning, and security compliance. A TS/SCI clearance is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth.