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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Databases, Data Security, Data Systems, Database Security, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Document-Oriented Databases, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Nagios, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Scripting, System Availability, Database Performance
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2942179062-2

## About the Role

* Database administration (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
 * SQL and PL/SQL/T-SQL scripting
 * Performance tuning and query optimization
 * Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
 * Database security and access control
 * Linux and/or Windows server administration
 * Shell, Power
 * Shell, or Python scripting
 * High availability and clustering technologies
 * Monitoring and alerting tools for databases
 * Compliance in secure government or regulated environments

## Description

Leidos is seeking a Database Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems for government clients. In this TS/SCI with Polygraph role, you will install, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity. Responsibilities include backup and recovery, performance tuning, scripting, and automation, as well as troubleshooting complex issues in secure environments. You will collaborate with software, cyber, and systems engineering teams, follow strict compliance standards, and document configurations. Leidos offers growth, impactful work, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture., * Install, configure, and maintain secure enterprise database environments

 * Monitor database performance and execute tuning and optimization tasks
 * Design and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
 * Implement and maintain database security in TS/SCI Poly environments
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and data access issues
 * Develop scripts and automation for deployment, maintenance, and monitoring
 * Support database upgrades, patching, and schema changes
 * Collaborate with software, cyber, and systems engineering teams on data solutions
 * Document database configurations, standards, and operating procedures
 * Ensure compliance with government and Leidos security and audit requirements


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