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Leidos

Database Engineer – Microsoft SQL

Leidos

Database Engineer in the Digital Modernisation Division developing automated database operations and optimising Microsoft SQL environments for Leidos Australia.

Posted 7/2/2026contractCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
MS SQL ServerPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated solutions supporting database operations including provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure availability, performance, security, and integrity of enterprise data platforms
  • Monitor and optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and capacity planning
  • Implement automation within CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent and repeatable database deployments
  • Collaborate across engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated, reliable, and secure database solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including database administration, query development, and performance optimisation
  • Strong SQL expertise, with the ability to write, troubleshoot, and optimise queries, stored procedures, and data processes
  • Solid understanding of database fundamentals such as data modelling, indexing, backup/recovery, and high availability
  • Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, or Bash), including exposure to CI/CD and version control practices
  • Collaborative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills across database and automation environments.
  • This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools
Database AdministrationQuery TuningIndexing StrategiesData ModellingBackup/RecoveryHigh AvailabilityStored ProceduresData ProcessesPerformance OptimizationCapacity Planning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Mindset
Certifications
Baseline Level Security Clearance