Senior Database Engineer
Company: SPAHR SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary As a Senior
Database Engineer, you will serve as the technical architect and
primary liaison for secure application data solutions. You will be
responsible for the end-to-end development, implementation, and
security hardening of SQL Server environments, specifically
focusing on cross-domain solutions and insider threat mitigation
for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Responsibilities 1.
Systems Engineering & Development Cross-Domain Integration:
Coordinate with Infrastructure teams to engineer and implement
cross-domain solutions for replicating SQL Server data across
non-secure and secure networks. Custom Module Development: Design
and deploy an Insider Threat Module and develop tracking modules
for the Agency’s Information Assurance (IA) workforce. Full
Lifecycle Management: Translate customer requirements into
technical development plans; design database physical structures,
functional capabilities, and recovery specifications. Data
Integrity: Conduct daily automated comparisons between database
data and Active Directory records to ensure synchronization and
security. 2. Security, Compliance & Liaison STIG Hardening: Verify
and maintain SQL Server STIG settings to ensure compliance for
annual ST&E security reviews and insider threat audits.
Inter-Agency Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact
between Insider Threat and Personnel Security, and the system
administrators regarding Active Directory account management and
disabling protocols. Reporting: Ensure all system developments meet
FISMA and Insider Threat reporting requirements. 3. Database
Administration & Optimization Performance Tuning: Maintain peak
database performance by calculating optimum parameters,
implementing new releases, and evaluating hardware/OS interactions.
Maintenance & Utilities: Support database functions by designing
and coding custom utilities, managing backups, and solving complex
architectural requirements. User Support: Prepare and train
end-users, resolve technical tickets, and provide expert-level
consultation on database capabilities. Required Qualifications
Experience: 10 - 15 years of professional experience in database
engineering or administration. Security Clearance: Active Top
Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) is mandatory. Certifications: * DoD 8570 IAT
Level II or III compliant certification (e.g., Security, CASP, or
CISSP). SQL Server and ASP.NET certifications (Strongly Preferred).
Technical Skills: Deep expertise in SQL Server replication, STIG
application, and cross-domain data movement. Professional Standards
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous
education, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and
participating in professional societies. Enforce organizational
standards to ensure high-quality service and team-oriented results.
Active Top Secret (TS) with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) clearance. Must work onsite 100% of the time at
Fort Belvoir in Alexandria Va. 22060. Starting salary range between
$140,000.00 - $149,900.00 annually. SPAHR is an equal opportunity
employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
veteran status.
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