Senior SQL DBA, TS/SCI | High Availability & Security

Praescient Analytics; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive company-paid healthcare

401(k) with company match

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Tuition reimbursement program

3 weeks paid time off + federal []

Job summary

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to lead database management for the Data Capabilities Division. The role covers nine RDMS across multiple networks, ensuring performance, integrity, and security for DoD/IC applications.

Requirements include 8+ years in production SQL administration, TS/SCI clearance, and DoD IT certifications. On-site Fort Belvoir work with comprehensive benefits and strong career growth opportunities.

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, including stored procedures, triggers, and views.
• 3 years of team leadership and mentoring junior staff.
• 3 years implementing security per industry best practices and DISA STIGs.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizen).
• DoDD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification; examples include CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GSEC, CEH, CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Systems maintenance: perform daily checks and track findings in the DCD IT Portal.
• High availability: maintain data replication using Availability Groups.
• Security & compliance: apply DISA STIGs within 30 days and enforce least privileged access.
• Performance tuning: optimize queries and assist developers with DB requirements.
• Disaster recovery: develop and test backup/recovery plans and run monthly integrity checks.
• Technical documentation: create ERD, logical diagrams, and SOPs.
• Operational support: respond to outages within 30 minutes and provide 2‑hour on‑site support after hours.

Skills

SQL Database Administration

T‑SQL scripting

Leadership

Security/Discipline

Education

DoDD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification

MSCA or SQL Server Certification

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Availability Groups

Job description

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to lead database management for the Data Capabilities Division. The role covers nine RDMS across multiple networks, ensuring performance, integrity, and security for DoD/IC applications.

Requirements include 8+ years in production SQL administration, TS/SCI clearance, and DoD IT certifications. On-site Fort Belvoir work with comprehensive benefits and strong career growth opportunities.