Database Administrators

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Leidos Health brings together technology excellence in Mission Software Systems, Trusted Mission Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Operations, and Digital Modernization to support our customers’ mission in advancing biomedical research, improving care outcomes, and protecting public health. We deliver secure health solutions that keep pace with an ever-evolving public health landscape and prevent the next public health crisis.  To explore and learn more, click here!

Your greatest work is ahead!

In this rapidly evolving world, Leidos is always looking for new ways to disrupt the status quo, go to market faster, and optimize customer experiences.  We’re seeking experienced software development professionals who can bring creative ideas to rapidly solve challenging problems. The ability to be adaptable, inquisitive, collaborative, and work with a sense of urgency in a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. 

You will work as an integral part of an Agile/ DevSecOps team – a highly productive, collaborative team that thrives on supporting the customer's mission and growth objectives through innovation and AI-enabled agile software development. You will work in close collaboration with team members, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for protecting public health.

We are seeking to fill the following roles, contingent upon contract award.

Database Administrators

Minimum qualifications will vary by level.

At minimum all candidates MUST:

Be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Be local to the DC metro area for hybrid/onsite work

Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2+ years of related experience.

Total required experience will vary by level of role required

Experience with the following is required:

Database, Reporting and Analytics: Oracle, SQL Server, Oracle Exadata, PostgreSQL, Erwin Data Modeler, Business Objects, Oracle Reports, Tableau, Informatica, Oracle Forms and Reports, Databricks

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Modeling and Implementation: Design, develop, implement and maintain conceptual, logical and physical data models, schemas, data dictionaries, Datalake architecture for operational and reporting data. Define and maintain data standards and compliance.
• Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement regular database backups to allow for efficient data recovery in the event of system failures.
• Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting database efficiency and data integrity.
• Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot database-related incidents and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast database storage and performance needs, ensuring scalability.
• Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute major database upgrades and periodic patching to maintain system stability.
• Database Logging & Monitoring: Configure and manage database logs for integration into a SIEM (Security information and event management) solution for monitoring and security compliance.
• High Availability & Failover Management: Monitor, maintain and orchestrate manual failover and failback procedures to maintain uptime.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts to automate ETL, and database maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain database build and upgrade documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
• Testing & Validation Support: Assist testing teams with execution of test scripts for database validation and performance assessment.

PHHS

Original Posting:

July 7, 2025

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.