Leidos Inc
Description
Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an
Senior Database Administrator
- Hosting to support
USCIS Enterprise Automation & Unified Task Orchestration (eAUTO)
contract‑delivering 24O7 IT services that integrate automation, cloud, hosting, and unified communications for 30000+ endusers.
The Senior Database Administrator will be a key member of the Hosting team, responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of USCIS's enterprise databases. This role is crucial for ensuring the high availability, security, and integrity of data residing on various hosting platforms, directly supporting critical agency applications and services.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain database systems within Windows, Unix, and Linux hosting environments.
Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
Manage database security, including user access, roles, and compliance with agency policies.
Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and validation exercises for database systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database‑related issues, working closely with system administrators and application teams.
Contribute to the development and implementation of automation scripts and tools for routine database tasks.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Collaborate with other eAUTO teams, including automation and cloud operations, to ensure seamless integration and support for database requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, with 10 yrs DBA experience installing and configuring Oracle databases.
Working knowledge of advanced Oracle 11 and 12 features such as RAC and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).
Experience with Oracle and VM.
10 years of scripting.
2 years of experience with on‑premise AWS migrations.
Proven expertise with major relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) within Windows, Unix, and Linux environments.
Strong understanding of database high availability (e.g., clustering, AlwaysOn) and disaster recovery concepts.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.
Ability to develop and implement automation for database administration tasks.
DHS Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with USCIS IT infrastructure and database systems.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
Experience working on USCIS contracts and mission environments
Original Posting July 25, 2025
Pay and Benefits Pay Range $104,650.00 – $189,175.00 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.
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Senior Database Administrator
- Hosting to support
USCIS Enterprise Automation & Unified Task Orchestration (eAUTO)
contract‑delivering 24O7 IT services that integrate automation, cloud, hosting, and unified communications for 30000+ endusers.
The Senior Database Administrator will be a key member of the Hosting team, responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of USCIS's enterprise databases. This role is crucial for ensuring the high availability, security, and integrity of data residing on various hosting platforms, directly supporting critical agency applications and services.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain database systems within Windows, Unix, and Linux hosting environments.
Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
Manage database security, including user access, roles, and compliance with agency policies.
Implement and manage database backup, recovery, and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and validation exercises for database systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database‑related issues, working closely with system administrators and application teams.
Contribute to the development and implementation of automation scripts and tools for routine database tasks.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Collaborate with other eAUTO teams, including automation and cloud operations, to ensure seamless integration and support for database requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, with 10 yrs DBA experience installing and configuring Oracle databases.
Working knowledge of advanced Oracle 11 and 12 features such as RAC and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).
Experience with Oracle and VM.
10 years of scripting.
2 years of experience with on‑premise AWS migrations.
Proven expertise with major relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) within Windows, Unix, and Linux environments.
Strong understanding of database high availability (e.g., clustering, AlwaysOn) and disaster recovery concepts.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.
Ability to develop and implement automation for database administration tasks.
DHS Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with USCIS IT infrastructure and database systems.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
Experience working on USCIS contracts and mission environments
Original Posting July 25, 2025
Pay and Benefits Pay Range $104,650.00 – $189,175.00 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.
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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