Database Administrator

Leidos

Database Administrator designing, developing, and maintaining databases for Leidos. Ensuring compliance and security while providing technical support to stakeholders.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $116,906 - $123,059 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudETLMS SQL ServerOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, and maintains operational databases and provides the Government with database architecture, administration guidance, engineering guides and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensures that all data collection and storage systems are compliant with DISA STIG and SRG requirements.
Provides backup and recovery solutions and recommends enhancements to improve database performance and security.
Monitors transaction activity and system utilization to ensure optimal performance.
Develop and maintain database architecture documentation, SOPs, data models, data flow diagrams, and engineering guidance for government stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related information technology field with seven years of experience administering, managing, and tuning databases.
Seven years of experience working with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other relational databases in a cloud environment.
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting ETL tools and data migration processes.
Experience using APIs to develop and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions for senior management.
Experience managing Amazon RDS in AWS environments preferred.
Experience implementing and using Liquibase or other DevOps tools to manage database changes.
Strong understanding of data architecture principles, schema standards, database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Ability to manage requirement changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
U.S. citizenship and fluency in English required.
Ability to successfully pass criminal history, fingerprint background checks, and credential verification required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

database architecturedatabase administrationOracleMicrosoft SQL ServerETL toolsdata migrationAPIsAmazon RDSLiquibasedata architecture principles

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsability to manage requirement changes