Senior Database Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$154,050–$278,475 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
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Above market

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This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $120,000–$175,375 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $148k for comparable roles.

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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 438 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 355 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Database Administrator

The Sr. Database Administrator TS/SCI Poly joins the Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support a large, complex, and fast-paced operational program. This role involves assessing, auditing, and validating database Security Requirements Guide and STIG vulnerabilities to ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, and cybersecurity policies. The individual will implement and maintain DISA STIGs for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB platforms. Daily tasks include performing vulnerability scans, remediating security weaknesses, supporting Risk Management Framework processes, and conducting security readiness reviews. Technical requirements include proficiency in Linux security, Oracle CPU patching, and procedural languages like PL/SQL. The position requires executing SQL queries, performing database recovery, and troubleshooting problems within a domain involving Security Engineering, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management.

What you'll do

  • Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB platforms.
  • Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate security weaknesses.
  • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and contribute to Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
  • Conduct routine security readiness reviews and document Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items.
  • Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database problems and perform database recovery actions.
  • Modify existing database scripts and create new scripts for recurring database issues.
  • Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master's degree with 15–20 years of relevant experience or a Doctorate with 13–16 years of relevant experience.
  • Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.
  • Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security controls and applying Oracle CPU and IAVA patches.
  • Must have in-depth experience with Linux security as it relates to Oracle databases.
  • Must have hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
  • Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
  • Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard or GoldenGate (preferred).

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