Database Administrator
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Leidos. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $131,300–$237,350 base.
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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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Original Posting:
July 1, 2026For 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 - $237,350.00The 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.