Database Administrator

The Leidos AIE team has an opening for a Database Administrator in our Enterprise Data Center Software applications Team. This opening supports our program that is being deployed to Army installations around the world. Our home base is in Edgewood MD which houses the program team, warehouse operations, system integration lab, 24x7 Help Desk operation, engineering center and full-scale replicas the system.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing tasks relating to Database Management System (DBMS) applications, including definition, design, structure, documentation, upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, data migration, and protection. Duties may include entering and 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. The DBAs are responsible for SQL databases located in our cloud and on-premise instances and also for database builds and configurations for installations to be fielded.

Primary Duties Include:

• Develop scripts and migrate data between two different systems that utilize Microsoft SQL sever
• Design, build, configuration, documentation and operational support for SQL databases supporting the deployed systems.
• Configuration, development and troubleshooting related to stored procedures and clustering of SQL databases
• Develop installation process plans and settings for site specific work related to the installations database  
• Maintain Information Assurance configuration documentation and remediate security vulnerabilities.  
• Work with testing and Help Desk teams to conduct testing of installed systems to ensure proper operation. Perform remedial maintenance and troubleshooting to bring inoperative systems back to an operational state.
• Perform the integration of system and software as required.

Basic Qualifications

Must possess or be eligible a Secret clearance. Typically requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.

Knowledge of SQL databases to include configuration, clustering and stored procedures. College degrees in engineering, IFSM, or computer networks are desired. A combination of  work experience and Microsoft certifications may be substituted for a college degree.  Current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

  Microsoft related certifications desired but not required, knowledge of Windows SQL databases, clustering, stored procedures and backups of databases. DOD vulnerability and compliance scanning, remediation and documentation.  This position is a “hands-on” positions requiring access to the Enterprise from our Integration center in Edgewood MD.

AMAG, Vindicator, Access Control Systems knowledge/experience is a plus.

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Original Posting:

September 29, 2025

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 $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.