Database Administrator

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 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, PowerShell, or

Python scripting High availability and clustering technologies Monitoring and alerting tools for databases Compliance in secure government or regulated environments Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance Professional DBA certification (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL) preferred Security or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification preferred