Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Suitland, MD
Salary: $87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago

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This role $122k

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This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $130,725–$191,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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

Leidos currently has 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

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Join Leidos as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. This role involves designing, managing, and optimizing advanced Microsoft SQL database systems, diagnosing complex issues, implementing security policies, and conducting vulnerability analyses. You will collaborate with network, system, and database administrators to achieve mission-critical objectives, ensuring system availability through proactive maintenance and performance monitoring. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, an active DoD TS/SCI clearance, IAT Level II certification, and expertise in SQL Database Administration (SQL 2012 or newer) and Microsoft Server environments. Proficiency in monitoring and tuning, along with strong communication skills, is essential for this role that operates within a high-security environment addressing critical intelligence challenges.

Skills

Microsoft SQL T-SQL Azure IAT Level II certification DISA STIG Visio CI/CD MSSQL Server Security+ CE Active Directory PowerShell SQL Server Management Studio Windows Server Vulnerability Assessment System Documentation

What you'll do

Design, manage, and optimize advanced Microsoft SQL database systems.
Diagnose and resolve complex database issues with precision.
Implement and maintain security policies for system integrity.
Monitor performance and troubleshoot problems to enhance reliability.
Support re-accreditation efforts including DISA STIG reviews and vulnerability remediation.

What we're looking for

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
At least 4 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Database Administration (SQL 2012 or newer).
IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Experience with monitoring, tuning, and maintaining security policies in Microsoft Server environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio for system documentation.
Excellent communication skills for diverse technical teams.

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