Senior SQL Database Administrator (TSSCI Required)

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 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 expertsskilled in cloud computing artificial intelligence machine learning data science DevOps and engineeringbrings 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. Praescients 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
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