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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Storage Structures, Oracle Data Guard, Disaster Recovery, Memory Management, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Network Administration, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Service Pack, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Web Analytics, Scripting, Macros, Database Optimization, Sybase, Database Performance, Procedural Programming, Cassandra, Oracle Golden Gate, Database Replication - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/oracle-database-administrator-ts-sci-polygraph-annapolis-junction-md--d1868a00-436a-4cec-92fa-626f183284ab ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree. * Must have at least five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a database administrator. * Must have at least five (5) years of Oracle Database Administration experience. * Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security. * Must have in-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring. * Must have in-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues. * Must have experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software. * Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL. * Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server. * Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team. * Extensive, in-depth experience with database design and development. * Extensive, in-depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB. * Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general. * Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra. At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today., 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Computer Networks, Computer Operations, Computer Security, Cryptography, Data Formats, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Database Programming, Database Recovery, Database Replication, Database Technology, Disaster Recovery, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intel Product Family, Legal, Memory Management, MongoDB, Network Administration/Management, NoSQL, Oracle, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle PL-SQL, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Procedural Programming Languages, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Patches, Software Upgrades, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Top Secret Clearance, Web Analytics ## Description A Database Administrator is needed to support a large, complex, fast-paced, operational program. The selected individual will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases. Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data, as well as administering, maintaining, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database. The selected individual will evaluate and recommend available database management system products; perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure the highest level of system performance, availability, and compliance with business requirements; and will organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes., * Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues. * Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools. * Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching. * Troubleshoot and resolve database problems. * Perform database recovery actions. * Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues. * Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests. * Transition/ingest legacy data. * Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file. * Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications. * Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development. * Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)