Data Administrator III

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient. Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals.

Our Civil Group is a leader in the integration, application, and advancement of information, technology, and services to address critical customer needs in protecting the homeland, responding to threats and disasters, enforcing and administering our laws, safeguarding cyberspace and securing our borders.

Key Capabilities:

• Mission Cyber and Network Defense
• Intelligence and Linguistic Services
• Cargo, Baggage, Vehicle and Personnel Screening
• Human Capital Services
• Enterprise IT
• Biometrics
• Complex Logistics
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense

Responsible for performing database administration in support of the Database Management Systems (DBMS) applications. Responsible for software development and maintenance teams, including database definition, structure, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and security and integrity controls. May propose and implement enhancements to improve performance and reliability. May maintain databases across multiple platforms and computer environments.

Performs complex database administration assignments essential to the production and development of Database Management Systems (DBMS) applications. Assignments, which are in direct support of software development and maintenance teams, include database analysis, security support, design, software use, performance monitoring and tuning, and general technical expertise. Reviews and ensures integrity via standardized support tools. Ensures and monitors that assignments are performed in accordance with database administration guidelines, standards and procedures for applications development, implementation, testing, and migration.

Responds to complex customer-reported systems problems. Evaluates and recommends use of software, guidelines, procedures, and development of project plans to lower level staff. Provides DBMS expertise to other groups as requested. Provides work direction and guidance to others. Decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. LIAISON: Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.

Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range targets. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes. Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise or provide guidance to other personnel. Involves complete knowledge of this administrative field and the ability to complete difficult and complex assignments. Mastery of the job.

Primary Responsibilities and Requirements;

Requires a Bachelor's degree in related field and 12 years related experience.

Support CONUS and OCONUS employees as needed with database problems. Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables. Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations

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We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.