SQL Database Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Clearance

Active

Secret clearance

required (higher clearance a plus)

Role Overview

We are seeking a

SQL DBA / Developer

to support a

federal

research and development mission. This role supports an

already implemented, operational system

and is responsible for maintaining, updating, and evolving the underlying databases in a

highly dynamic, mission-driven environment

.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on database professional who can analyze existing database structures, write and execute SQL scripts, and translate

Tactical Data Link (TDL) Integrated Change Proposals (ICPs)

into database updates and

Data Manipulation Language (DML)

statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current database structures and schemas to develop

SQL scripts

for updates and enhancements

• Translate

Tactical Data Link (TDL) Integrated Change Proposals (ICPs)

into SQL statements for database updates and DML operations

• Perform database updates, modifications, and maintenance in support of mission changes and evolving priorities
• Work with

XML-generated schemas

, including

Garden of Eden

and

Venetian Blind

schema design patterns

• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders in a

fast-changing R\&D environment

• Support database troubleshooting, optimization, and data integrity efforts
• Participate in onsite support at

Ft. Meade as mission needs dictate

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience as a

SQL DBA and/or SQL Developer

• Hands-on experience writing

SQL scripts

for database updates and DML

• Experience working with

XML schema-based data models

• Understanding of

Tactical Data Links (TDL)

and/or

Integrated Change Proposals (ICP)

, or the ability to quickly translate operational change requests into database logic

• Experience working with

existing/legacy systems

rather than greenfield development

• Ability to operate in a

fluid, mission-prioritized R\&D environment

• Active

Secret clearance

• Willingness and ability to support

onsite work at Ft. Meade as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with

Garden of Eden

and

Venetian Blind

XML schema design patterns

• Prior

DISA or DoD

experience

• Experience supporting

operational systems already in use

• Background in defense, tactical systems, or mission systems engineering
• Comfort working directly with product owners/stakeholders