Database Administrator

leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
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📍 Annapolis Junction, MDFull time💰 USD 131K–237K

About this role

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator within our National Security Sector’s (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Join a team supporting mission-critical national security programs focused on Security Engineering, CNO, SIGINT, Mission Software, and Cryptographic Key Management.

This role supports the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex IT systems and database environments. The DBA will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases; perform disaster recovery, performance tuning, and monitoring; and support Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE administration. Responsibilities also include database optimization, security policy implementation, and migration efforts from on-prem Oracle environments to AWS RDS.

Leidos offers competitive benefits including PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting, flexible schedules, technical upskilling, education support, parental leave, and more.

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Primary Responsibilities

  • Oracle DBA will build a new environment using Oracle OEM Cloud control and DataGuard.Maintain database integrity, security, and availability
  • Administer Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE databases
  • Support Oracle to AWS RDS migration efforts
  • Perform performance tuning, monitoring, index maintenance, and disaster recovery
  • Implement database security policies and procedures
  • Optimize database structure, storage, and query performance
  • Support installation and administration of database systems and tools

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 12+ years of DBA experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
    • Four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oracle and OEM Management
  • Red Hat Linux 7/8
  • Git, Puppet, VMware
  • Docker and Kubernetes
  • AWS and AWS Managed Databases (including NoSQL)
  • Schema design, optimization, and data modeling

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 1, 2026

For 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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Database Administrator role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Database Administrator position at leidos is USD 131K–237K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Database Administrator position at leidos located?
This Database Administrator role at leidos is based in Annapolis Junction, MD. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Database Administrator role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Database Administrator role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
Which team or department does the Database Administrator at leidos belong to?
This Database Administrator position is part of the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Database Administrator position at leidos?
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When was the Database Administrator job at leidos posted?
This Database Administrator position at leidos was posted on Jul 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Database Administrator
leidos · 💰 USD 131K–237K
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