Posted:
12/1/2025, 7:27:27 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Are you seeking a new and challenging position supporting a complex Program for the Warfighter? Well, look no further! This is an exciting time to contribute to a mission-critical program with lasting impactful results.
The DBA will maintain the integrity, security and availability of multiple database(s)
Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database
Evaluates and recommends available database management system (DBMS) products
Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements
Performs Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE Database and Application server administration
Organizes and formats data for efficient query and storage processes.
Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems
Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s)
Direct experience with Oracle, including OEM management, SQL, DDL, PLSQL, triggers, scheduled jobs, partition management, roles, etc.
Migrate from Oracle on-prem to AWS RDS
Establish and maintain database user accounts
Administer, maintain, and Implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
Evaluate requirements and recommends available DBMS products
Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE
Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s) database architecture changes with Database Engineer (DBE)s
Direct the monitoring, administrating, and implementing performance on database systems as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database
Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views
Directs the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies
Basic Qualifications
Must possess a current TS/SCI with Polygraph
10 years’ experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Oracle
Red Hat Linux 7/8
Git
CSSRC
CONMD
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Website: https://www.leidos.com/
Headquarter Location: Reston, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1969
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Computer ⋅ Government ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ National Security ⋅ Software