Full-Time

Database Administrator

Updated on 8/11/2026

Leidos

Leidos

10,001+ employees

Defense, intelligence, and civil IT solutions

Compensation Overview

$107.9k - $195.1k/yr

+ 401(k) match

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Agile
SQL
Postgres
RDBMS
MongoDB
Oracle
Cassandra
Database Administration

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
  • At least five years of demonstrated experience as a database administrator.
  • At least five years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
  • In-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security.
  • In-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
  • In-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems and issues.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading relational database management system software.
  • Experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
  • An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required upfront.
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues.
  • Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools.
  • Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert patching.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.
  • Perform database recovery actions.
  • Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues.
  • Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.
  • Transition and ingest legacy data.
  • Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros, updating existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.
  • Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of government-off-the-shelf and commercial-off-the-shelf databases and applications.
  • Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
  • Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle GoldenGate, and Sybase Replication Server.
  • Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.
  • Extensive, in-depth experience with database design and development.
  • Extensive, in-depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL and SQL in general.
  • Experience with MongoDB and/or Cassandra.

Leidos is a large technology and engineering company that serves defense, intelligence, healthcare, and civil government customers. It provides scientific, engineering, and IT solutions to help ensure safety, health, and efficiency, from upgrading air traffic control to strengthening cybersecurity for critical missions. The company delivers integrated systems and services—software, research, cyber defense, and digital modernization—through programs that span government and commercial clients. Leidos stands out through its long history as SAIC’s split-off and rapid growth via major acquisitions, creating a broad, mission-focused portfolio across defense, space, intelligence, and civilian sectors. Its overarching goal is to help customers solve hard problems with advanced technology, enabling safer operations and better public services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $4.56 billion, and guidance rose to $18.4 billion.
  • Leidos won up to $717 million Air Force ISR work on July 28, 2026.
  • Parcata and CoreWeave expand AI cybersecurity and defense software monetization quickly.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 notices cut 305 indirect roles, signaling margin pressure and churn.
  • Federal concentration makes Sequestration or DoD award delays immediately hit 2027 growth.
  • If Pentagon shifts AI hosting to hyperscalers, Leidos becomes a thin integration layer.

What makes Leidos unique

  • Leidos pairs classified mission integration with CoreWeave Federal sovereign AI cloud, July 30, 2026.
  • Its Tranche 0-3 missile-tracking payloads prove space sensing depth competitors lack.
  • NorthStar 2030 bundles cyber, ISR, and modernization into one federal delivery engine.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Health Savings account

Income protection

PTO

Paid parental leave

Jury duty pay

Bereavement leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Family Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
Philly Leader
Aug 7th, 2026
Army-Navy Cup XV to return to Subaru Park on October 9, 2026.

Army-Navy Cup XV to return to Subaru Park on October 9, 2026. Philadelphia Union announced on Aug. 7 that Army-Navy Cup XV, presented by Leidos, will take place at Subaru Park on Friday, October 9, 2026. The event is part of a new multi-year extension with the Army West Point Athletic Association, the Naval Academy Athletic Association, and Leidos that will keep the collegiate soccer event at Subaru Park through at least 2030. Now in its fifteenth year, Army-Navy Cup has become a prominent annual college soccer event and a key non-Union fixture at Subaru Park. The upcoming edition will feature an Army-Navy doubleheader: the women's match begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time followed by the men's match at 7:00 p.m., both as Patriot League contests within the traditional rivalry. Tickets are expected to go on sale in mid-August. "Army-Navy Cup has become one of the most meaningful and prestigious events we host at Subaru Park, and extending this partnership through at least 2030 is a tremendous point of pride for the Philadelphia Union," said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. "We are grateful to Army West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, Leidos and all of the partners who worked together to create the path forward for this event. Army-Navy Cup represents so much of what makes sports special. It is a privilege for our club to continue providing a world-class stage for this rivalry." The first Army-Navy Cup was held in 2012 after being created by Philadelphia Union, which functions as a professional soccer team in Major League Soccer focused on representing Philadelphia while fostering fan involvement and community ties, according to the official website. Last year's doubleheader drew over 11,000 fans - a record attendance - with Army West Point winning the men's match and both women's teams playing to a draw. Tom Thodorakis, Director of Athletics at Army West Point, said: "The Army-Navy Cup has grown into one of the best events in all of college soccer, and we're excited to continue our partnership with the Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park for the next five years... We're grateful for this partnership and look forward to continuing to showcase one of the greatest rivalries in sports while creating a memorable experience for our cadet-athletes and fans alike." The event coincides with celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary; additional programming related to these commemorations will be announced later. Michael Kelly from Navy Athletics said: "There is no environment in college soccer that matches the energy, intensity, and passion of the Army-Navy Cup... It has truly cemented itself as the premier regular-season fixture on the collegiate calendar." Tom Downey from Leidos added: "Leidos is extending our partnership through 2030... As America marks its 250th anniversary, this year's event offers an especially meaningful opportunity to celebrate their dedication, teamwork and service."

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
Leidos raises 2026 outlook to $18.2B–$18.4B after winning hypersonic missile tracking and AI defense contracts

Leidos Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 results with revenue reaching $4.56 billion, though GAAP net income and earnings per share declined year-on-year. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $18.20–$18.40 billion. Leidos secured several new defence and intelligence contracts, including hypersonic missile tracking payloads and AI and ISR support work. The AMDT3 missile tracking award with Sierra Space reinforces the company's focus on space sensing and onboard processing capabilities. The firm maintained its dividend and authorised a new 20 million-share repurchase programme. Leidos' investment case centres on sustained US national security and digital modernisation spending, though the company faces exposure risk to federal budget shifts. Analysts project revenue reaching $20.3 billion by 2029, requiring 5.4% annual growth.

PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2026
Leidos reports $4.6B revenue, raises 2026 guidance on strong Q2 performance

Leidos reported second-quarter revenues of $4.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year, driven by increased demand for defence technology products and energy solutions. The company posted net income of $356 million, or $2.81 per diluted share. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 2% to $3.26. Adjusted EBITDA reached $631 million with a 13.8% margin. Cash flows from operations totalled $793 million, whilst non-GAAP free cash flow was $761 million. The company secured $5 billion in contract awards during the quarter, including key defence and healthcare contracts. Leidos raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now projecting revenues of $18.20 billion to $18.40 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $12.20 to $12.50.

PR Newswire
Aug 3rd, 2026
Leidos to supply flight-proven infrared sensors to Sierra Space for 18 missile defence satellites

Sierra Space has selected Leidos to provide infrared sensing payloads for 18 missile warning and tracking satellites as part of the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 (AMDT3) Tracking Layer programme. The satellites will detect and track hypersonic and other advanced missile threats from low Earth orbit. Leidos' payloads combine infrared sensing with onboard digital signal processing, enabling mission-relevant tracking data to be generated directly aboard the satellite. The company will also provide ground support equipment and operations support throughout the programme. The award extends Leidos' contributions across Space Development Agency tranches 0, 1, and 2. The company's four Tranche 0 payloads have operated successfully since 2023, and it is delivering 14 sensors for Tranche 1 and 16 for Tranche 2.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
Leidos wins $64.8M contract to modernise U.S. Navy's global intelligence infrastructure

Leidos has secured a contract worth up to $64.8 million from the Office of Naval Intelligence to modernise infrastructure supporting secure naval intelligence systems worldwide. The agreement includes a base year plus four option years. The work continues efforts Leidos has undertaken since 2021, focusing on improving operational reliability, secure information sharing and technology integration for the Hopper Global Communications Centre. The facility provides IT services that disseminate intelligence to Navy decision makers and the Department of War, managing highly controlled military information. "Modern intelligence operations depend on digital infrastructure that performs securely and reliably across the globe," said Chad Haferbier, senior vice president of Decision Advantage at Leidos. The Reston, Virginia-based company reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended 2 January 2026.