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The Intel Security Sector delivers technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities for defense and intel customers in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics.
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The Intel Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Database Administrator. Are you a Database Administrator that likes to work with big data to produce analysis and visualizations? Would you like to support a major program advancing the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics and predictive analytics? If so, you will be delivering advanced database administrator capabilities to push forward national security objectives, swiftly produce and analyze results, disseminate findings, and contribute to presentations with actionable intelligence insights. The successful candidate will work on projects to design, develop, and deploy big data analytic and visualization products to support DIA/NDOC OSINT production on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). This position will be located at one of our customer sites in Bethesda, MD; Reston, VA; or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC.
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Responsibilities Include:
Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues.
Design, develop, and manage databases that optimize queries, ensure data backup and security compliance.
Document data models and schemas, monitor performance, and produce compliance policies.
Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.
Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.
Perform database recovery actions.
Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues.
Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.
Transition/ingest legacy data.
Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.
Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications.
Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
Clearance Required:
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 4 years of experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.
Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent experience in the field will be considered.
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
Experience designing, developing, and managing databases that optimize queries, ensure data backup and security compliance.
Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security.
Document data models and schemas, monitor performance, and produce compliance policies.
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
In-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
Must have in-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues.
Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in the field with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
A significant share of your data analytics experience in direct support of military or intelligence community customers, demonstrating progressive technical development and mission-focused outcomes.
Significant experience dealing with at least two of the following data classes: open source, publicly available information (PAI); forensic media (i.e., DOMEX); measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT); or cybersecurity and cyber forensics
Experience supporting data pipelines across multi-enclave DoD environments.
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience supporting AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering workflows.
Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and lineage concepts.
Experience creating dashboards and prototype web applications with technologies such as Kibana, Tableau, of Power BI.
Experience operating within Agile or SAFe environments supporting enterprise systems.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’re excited to learn more about you.
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Original Posting:April 30, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
- 4 years of experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Experience designing, developing, and managing databases
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases
- In-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems
- Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. 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 newly launched 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.
