Leidos is seeking a Sr. SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to partner on a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The DBA performs day-to-day technical database administration tasks. This includes database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection. They should have experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint Database Services administration, data backs-up, data recovery, and update and fix security patches. Duties also include reviewing data within the database, ensuring user data integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and back-up procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
Primary Task:
- This role performs senior level database administration tasks and reviews the technical work of others.
- Conducts database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection.
- Reviews data within the database, ensuring user database integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and back-up procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
- Monitors and manages backend data synchronization applications and external data source retrieval, applications.
- Examine customer problems, develop and present solutions, and then implement appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair or return to normal operations.
- Collaborates on and implements technical solutions with senior management and clients.
- Supports the development and adherence to procedures and policies.
- Provides basic mentorship to junior team members.
- Supports customer requirements in a 24/7/365 mission environment.
- Updates technical solutions, operations, and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 IT Operations Center (ITOC) personnel.
- Basic Qualifications
- Updates technical solutions, operations, and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.
- Higher level knowledge of standards, concepts and tools to be able to complete technology assignments.
- Domain level technical knowledge to maintain databases, ensure recovery and provide patches on Microsoft SQL.
- Experience working independently on technical database administration activities in support of enterprise database clusters and standalone databases.
- Experience with SharePoint Database Services.
- Experience implementing a broad range of assignments requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
- Experience developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems to senior management and clients.
- Experience interfacing with senior management and customers on requirements and solutions.
- Familiarity with Database-as-a-Service offerings and management.
- Familiarity with managing/administering MySQL and Oracle Database architectures a plus.
Education
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, associate’s degree with 12-16 years of prior relevant experience, or High School Diploma with 20+ years of prior relevant experience.
- Certifications
- Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoDM 8140.03 (previously DoD 8570) – IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher).
Clearance:
- Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
- TS/SCI with polygraph required for Position OR TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
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Original Posting:October 5, 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 and 8–12 years of relevant experience; or master’s degree and 6–10 years; or associate’s degree and 12–16 years; or high school diploma and 20+ years
- Experience performing technical database administration for enterprise database clusters and standalone databases
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, including database recovery, backups, security patching, and maintenance
- Experience with SharePoint Database Services administration
- Knowledge of database design, schemas, access privileges, query optimization, upgrades, protection, and data integrity
- Experience developing methodologies, presenting solutions, and interfacing with senior management and customers
- DoDM 8140.03 IT System Administrator Intermediate certification or higher, such as Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, or GSEC
- U.S. citizenship
- TS/SCI with polygraph, or TS/SCI with willingness to obtain and maintain a polygraph
- Familiarity with Database-as-a-Service offerings and management
- Experience administering MySQL and Oracle database architectures
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.
