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Database Administrator

Leidos Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Annapolis Junction Full-time Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance

At a glance

Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Leidos. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $131,300–$237,350 base.

SalaryStated by Leidos
$131,300 – $237,350
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from LeidosOur estimate for the market: $179,206–$186,875Median $184,663
The range includes the market median of $184,663 for mid-level data architecture & governance roles in Annapolis Junction.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $184,663. Last updated Oct 6, 2026.
RoleData Architecture & Governance
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAnnapolis Junction
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$131,300–$237,350
PostedJul 1, 2026 · 3mo ago
Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build an Oracle environment with OEM Cloud Control and Data Guard
  • Keep database access secure and data available across Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE systems
  • Move on-premises Oracle environments toward AWS RDS
  • Tune queries and indexes, monitor performance, and prepare databases for recovery
  • Set security rules and improve database structures, storage and query performance

What you bring

  • A technical bachelor's degree and at least twelve years of DBA work on programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Four extra years of experience can replace the degree requirement

Who this fits

This mid-level database administrator role suits someone with deep DBA experience across complex programs. It is based in Annapolis Junction and requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. The listed pay range is $131,300 to $237,350 per year.

From the employer

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator within our National Security Sector’s (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Join a team supporting mission-critical national security programs focused on Security Engineering, CNO, SIGINT, Mission Software, and Cryptographic Key Management.

This role supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex IT systems and database environments. The DBA will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases; perform disaster recovery, performance tuning, and monitoring; and support Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE administration. Responsibilities also include database optimization, security policy implementation, and migration efforts from on-prem Oracle environments to AWS RDS.

Leidos offers competitive benefits including PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, technical upskilling, education support, parental leave, and more.

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oracle DBA will build a new environment using Oracle OEM Cloud control and DataGuard.Maintain database integrity, security, and availability
  • Administer Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE databases
  • Support Oracle to AWS RDS migration efforts
  • Perform performance tuning, monitoring, index maintenance, and disaster recovery
  • Implement database security policies and procedures
  • Optimize database structure, storage, and query performance
  • Support installation and administration of database systems and tools

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12+ years of DBA experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
    • Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oracle and OEM Management
  • Red Hat Linux 7/8
  • Git, Puppet, VMware
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • AWS and AWS Managed Databases (including NoSQL)
  • Schema design, optimization, and data modeling

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 1, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

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