Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement
Provide technical direction, task assignment, and mentorship to junior and mid-level database administrators and engineers.
Advise government and program leadership on database strategy, roadmap, lifecycle and end-of-support planning, capacity, and risk.
Develop and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Serve as the primary point of contact for database-related customer briefings and technical discussions, ensuring technical concepts are communicated clearly.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and training for internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of Oracle database administration and engineering experience, including 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph post hire
Sec+ certification (or DoD 8140-compliant equivalent for the assigned work role)
Extensive hands-on experience administering on-premises Oracle Database.
Strong experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure.
Advanced SQL skills, including schemas, stored procedures, and database constructs.
Demonstrated performance tuning experience.
Experience implementing DISA STIGs, database auditing, encryption, and privileged access controls in a secure environment.
Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting (Bash/ksh) at the database-host level.
Understanding of cross-domain data management and security protocols (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS).
Strong public-speaking skills and experience delivering briefings and presenting technical concepts to leadership and customers.
Soft Skills & Collaboration:
Ability to lead and mentor technical staff and to provide clear direction and prioritization.
Ability to engage across multiple offices, ensuring database alignment with mission and product requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database, performance, and integration issues under operational pressure.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
Comfortable speaking in front of customers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in all communications.
Disciplined adherence to change control, configuration management, and security procedures, with sound judgment when exercising privileged access.
Understanding of data integrity and validation concepts, and of the structure, intent, and usage of data-sharing agreements.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Agile project management structures.
NSBA
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Original Posting:
October 7, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00194064
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
