Database Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
MD
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
72 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $142k
This role $184k
$92k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays more than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $116,470–$167,164 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $142k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Database Administrator

The Database Administrator joins the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support mission-critical national security programs involving Security Engineering, CNO, SIGINT, Mission Software, and Cryptographic Key Management. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and availability of complex database environments while performing performance tuning, monitoring, index maintenance, and disaster recovery. The professional will build new environments using Oracle OEM Cloud control and DataGuard, manage migrations from on-prem Oracle systems to AWS RDS, and implement security policies. Key technical requirements include administering Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE databases. The role utilizes tools and technologies such as Red Hat Linux 7/8, Git, Puppet, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Managed Databases including NoSQL. Core competencies involve schema design, optimization, data modeling, and the installation of database systems to ensure optimal storage and query performance.

What you'll do

  • Administer and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE database environments.
  • Build new environments using Oracle OEM Cloud control and DataGuard.
  • Execute migration efforts from on-premise Oracle environments to AWS RDS.
  • Perform performance tuning, monitoring, index maintenance, and disaster recovery.
  • Implement database security policies and procedures to ensure data integrity.
  • Optimize database structure, storage, and query performance.
  • Install and administer various database systems and tools.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
  • 12+ years of DBA experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity are required.
  • Four additional years of experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
  • Experience must include administering Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE databases.
  • Proficiency with Oracle OEM Cloud control and DataGuard is preferred.
  • Experience with Red Hat Linux 7/8, Git, Puppet, VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.
  • Knowledge of AWS and AWS Managed Databases (including NoSQL) is preferred.

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