Database Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is currently looking for an Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle, MongoDB and Elasticsearch to join a long-standing development program in Columbia, MD. You will enjoy great benefits such as 5 weeks of Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Unlimited Education and Training Support, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Disability Leave and much, much more!

The Database Administrator (DBA) shall possess the following capabilities:

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s)

• Establish and maintain database user accounts

• Administer, maintain and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)

• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes

• Evaluate requirements and recommends available DBMS products

• Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, MongoDB and Elasticsearch

• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data

• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)

• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability

• Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementation

• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineer (DBE)s

• Direct the monitoring, administrating and implementing performance on database systems, as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database

• Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views

• Directs the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies

Qualifications:
-  Twelve (12) years' experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
-  Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or  university is required
-  Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree

- Proven experience with Oracle, MongoDB and Elasticsearch

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Pay Range:

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.

Covid Guidance for the US

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. 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.