Database Administrator

$101,400 - $183,300/Yr

Leidos - Annapolis Junction, MD

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Annapolis Junction, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support our Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB database management systems (DBMS) for various applications developed by our software development team. This role is critical as we have recently secured a significant multi-year contract that involves developing, integrating, deploying, and sustaining large collection systems for the government. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and high availability of the DBMS, which is essential for the success of our operations. In this position, you will implement database installation procedures, disaster recovery steps, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, patching/IAVA mitigations, and data monitoring. You will collaborate closely with our Database Engineer (DBE) to implement PL/SQL and SQL performance tuning, architecture changes, and development prototypes. Additionally, you will work with the DBE and software team to evaluate and recommend new DBMS tools, strategies, and technologies that will help meet business requirements. This role offers an opportunity to showcase your skills and grow within a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about database administration and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply. This is a chance to join a team dedicated to a mission and to embark on a fulfilling career path with Leidos, where your greatest work is ahead!

Responsibilities

  • Support Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB database management systems for various applications.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, security, and high availability of the DBMS.
  • Implement database installation procedures and disaster recovery steps.
  • Conduct performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and patching/IAVA mitigations.
  • Monitor data and ensure compliance with security protocols.
  • Collaborate with the Database Engineer to implement PL/SQL and SQL performance tuning and architecture changes.
  • Evaluate and recommend new DBMS tools, strategies, and technologies to meet business requirements.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
  • Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four (4) years of additional DBA experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or MariaDB database administration in production environments.
  • High availability configuration using Oracle Dataguard, PostgreSQL, MySQL replication, and/or MariaDB Galera clusters.
  • Experience with database system patching, including Oracle quarterly patching and IAVA mitigations.
  • Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control administration.
  • Experience with PL/SQL programming, SQL query analysis, and search optimization.
  • Familiarity with Linux tooling such as iotop, vmstat, nmap, OpenSSL, grep, ping, find, df, ssh, and dnf.
  • Familiarity with Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle DataModeler, pgadmin, PHPMyAdmin, and MySQL Workbench.
  • Familiarity with Amazon RDS and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and/or Amazon DocumentDB.

Benefits

  • Four or more weeks of Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plans
  • Unlimited Education and Training Support
  • Parental Paid Leave
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