About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Data Warehousing Administrator to design, build, secure, and maintain large-scale enterprise data warehouse environments that support critical government and intelligence programs. This on-site position in Bethesda, MD requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The role focuses on cloud-based data warehousing, NoSQL platforms, data virtualization, and robust data protection practices.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale data warehouse solutions using cloud-based data warehousing platforms.
• Manage NoSQL and relational data stores and apply data virtualization where appropriate.
• Implement and enforce access controls, encryption, backup, and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (data engineers, architects, and program owners) to define data models, ingestion pipelines, and operational requirements.
• Monitor performance, tune storage and queries, and plan capacity for evolving datasets.
• Document operational procedures, runbooks, and security configurations; participate in audits and security assessments.

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Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (required).
• Proven hands-on experience administering enterprise data warehouse environments (cloud and/or on-prem).
• Experience with cloud data warehousing (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse) and modern data storage technologies.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and data virtualization approaches.
• Strong knowledge of data security best practices: encryption, RBAC, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills.

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Education & Experience (by level)

Candidates must meet one of the combinations below for the hiring level being considered:

Entry Level

• HS/GED + 6 years relevant experience, or
• Associate's + 4 years, or
• Bachelor's + 2 years, or
• Master’s (experience may be substituted as appropriate)

Journeyman Level

• HS/GED + 8 years, or
• Associate's + 6 years, or
• Bachelor's + 4 years, or
• Master’s + 2 years

Senior Level

• HS/GED + 10 years, or
• Associate's + 8 years, or
• Bachelor's + 6 years, or
• Master’s + 4 years, or
• PhD + 2 years

Expert / Master Level

• HS/GED + 12 years, or
• Associate's + 10 years, or
• Bachelor's + 8 years, or
• Master’s + 6 years, or
• PhD + 4 years

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Bethesda, MD — on-site (No remote option indicated).
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required; additional security screenings may apply.

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Employment Type & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time (position contingent upon award).
• Estimated salary (source): $124,380 per year (estimated).

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Why Join

• Contribute to mission-critical government and intelligence programs.
• Work with modern data warehousing and cloud technologies at scale.
• Join a team focused on security, reliability, and operational excellence.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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