Sr. Database Engineer

Leidos


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 131300 - 237350
Posted on: 7 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Analyze system requirements to develop system architecture design documentation and technical specifications supporting largescale enterprise environments.

  • Create system configuration documentation including capacity planning performance modeling risk assessments and analysis of alternatives for complex system challenges.

  • Provide database engineering leadership for large distributed systems ensuring robust design integration and scalability across interconnected components.

  • Collaborate across Agile teams including integration engineers testers IA engineers and technical managers to support endtoend system delivery.

  • Design and administer databases ensuring normalized schemas compliance with security standards and alignment with industry best practices.

  • Implement and maintain database environments including installations upgrades patching object creation (tables indexes views stored procedures) and performance tuning.

  • Ensure system reliability by monitoring performance resolving bottlenecks validating backups and documenting disaster recovery strategies.

  • Support longterm planning by forecasting future database needs advising development teams preparing progress reports and contributing to program increment planning.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or a related field with at least 10 years of related experience or a Masters Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance to be considered and be eligible to obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance in the future.

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity.

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience as database administrator.

  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in developing database architectures.

  • Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals.

  • Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored procedures / triggers / etc

  • Experience with data modeling and performance tuning

  • Experience in supporting development efforts in all phases of the development life cycle.

  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and possess time management skills to meet schedules and participate in the Agile scrum.

  • DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e. Security ) (Will be required 90 days after hire).

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable in Agile Methodologies (e.g. Scrum Lean) particular to the incorporation of security / IA into the lifecycle.

  • Experience integrating security into a Continuous Integration Environment.

  • Knowledgeable on various web services / service-oriented architectures

  • Previous experience in Administration and Operations roles.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 11 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00

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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job DescriptionLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and ...

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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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