Leidos has a current opening for a TS/SCI cleared Database Administrator supporting our client’s overall mission to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems.
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Leidos has an exciting opening for you, our next TS/SCI cleared Database Administrator to play a critical role on the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) Program where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off the shelf and newly development software to sustain and enhance the TCPED platform. We leverage cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and possess a solid understanding of the software development life cycle all while working within an Agile framework.
You will work closely with the team on the following key tasks
Collaborate and work with a diverse group of engineers in developing solutions for extracting, transforming and loading (ETL) heterogeneous datasets
Administer, maintain, upgrade, and optimize databases to address technical debt
Design, maintain, and improve database schemas and data models
Participate in engineering design sessions to understand dependencies and interactions with POSTMAN data stores
Document database design, implementation and interactions with other systems
Define formats and structure for data exports/imports
Define APIs to share data; identifying endpoints, authentication, authorization, segmentation, structure, and format
Manage multiple database instances and interactions to insure data consistency across the POSTMAN platform
Support CI/CD automation, code promotion, and deployment operations
Participate in daily scrums and program increment planning sessions
To be successful in this role you need these skills (required):
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
Possess a DoD TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph
Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA); must have Security+ and cloud certifications to quality for access
3+ year administering databases including but not limited to: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
3+ years of database scripting using interface tools that include command line interfaces
3+ years of hands-on experience in designing database schema, data models (Relational, Entity-Relationship, Object-based, etc.) and performance tuning
Experience with administrating databases both on-premises and on the cloud platforms
Experience with monitoring database health and developing solutions to mitigate risks of performance and Service-level Agreements (SLAs)
Experience working with a highly technical team and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience segregating data access through record locking or other solutions
Experience documenting and implementing security controls; providing POAMs for vulnerabilities and security findings
Experience managing multiple database instances across environments
Experience managing multiple data connections and interfaces
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
You will wow us even more if you have some of these skills:
Highly Desired - Familiarity with data integration with Postgres SQL and Elasticsearch
Highly Desired - Familiarity with PSQL CLI and open-source Postgres GUI
Highly Desired – Familiarity with AWS S3
Highly Desired – Familiarity with Appian and SAIL
Certifications in RDBMS and/or NoSQL Databases
Experience with Agile software development (Scrum, SAFe)
Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps and CI/CD implementation
Experience with Elasticsearch Kibana in developing visualizations/dashboards and conducting analyses
Experience with other database systems (Relational / Graph / NoSQL) and data models
Experience with Python, JSON, or Java
Experience with Intelligence Community data products
AWS Cloud Associate Certifications in at least one of the following: Developer; Data Engineer, CloudOps Engineer, Solutions Architect
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Original Posting:July 24, 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant experience, Master's with 6 years, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
- Possess a DoD TS/SCI security clearance (current) and be able to obtain a DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA); possess Security+ and cloud certifications to qualify for access
- Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
- 3+ years administering databases including SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle
- 3+ years of database scripting using interface tools including command line interfaces
- 3+ years hands-on experience designing database schema, data models, and performance tuning
- Experience administering databases both on-premises and on cloud platforms
- Experience monitoring database health and developing solutions to mitigate performance and SLA risks
- Experience segregating data access through record locking or other solutions
- Experience documenting and implementing security controls and providing POAMs for vulnerabilities and security findings
- Experience managing multiple database instances across environments and multiple data connections/interfaces
- Experience working in Agile software development with highly technical teams
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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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