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Lead the design, implementation, and administration of large-scale distributed database environments to ensure scalability and reliability. Collaborate with Agile teams to develop system architecture, technical specifications, and performance tuning strategies.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 10+ years of related experience and an active DoD Secret Clearance. Must possess deep expertise in Oracle or PostgreSQL, relational database programming, and a DoD 8570 approved security certification.
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Analyze system requirements to develop system architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications supporting large‑scale enterprise environments.
Create system configuration documentation including capacity planning, performance modeling, risk assessments, and analysis of alternatives for complex system challenges.
Provide database engineering leadership for large distributed systems, ensuring robust design, integration, and scalability across interconnected components.
Collaborate across Agile teams including integration engineers, testers, IA engineers, and technical managers to support end‑to‑end system delivery.
Design and administer databases ensuring normalized schemas, compliance with security standards, and alignment with industry best practices.
Implement and maintain database environments including installations, upgrades, patching, object creation (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures), and performance tuning.
Ensure system reliability by monitoring performance, resolving bottlenecks, validating backups, and documenting disaster recovery strategies.
Support long‑term planning by forecasting future database needs, advising development teams, preparing progress reports, and contributing to program increment planning.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field with at least 10+ years of related experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Secret Clearance to be considered and be eligible to obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance in the future.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience as database administrator.
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in developing database architectures.
Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals.
Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored procedures / triggers / etc
Experience with data modeling and performance tuning ·
Experience in supporting development efforts in all phases of the development life cycle.
Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and possess time management skills to meet schedules and participate in the Agile scrum.
DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire).
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in Agile Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean), particular to the incorporation of security / IA into the lifecycle.
Experience integrating security into a Continuous Integration Environment.
Knowledgeable on various web services / service-oriented architectures
Previous experience in Administration and Operations roles.
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.
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.
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.
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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