{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5e0090e2b2b4a7cfd2d4d84c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e0090e2b2b4a7cfd2d4d84c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e0090e2b2b4a7cfd2d4d84c","title":"Database Admin/Engineer Data Librarian","description":"Leidos is seeking a Lead Database Administrator/Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the on-premises Oracle database environment supporting (GEOINT product dissemination and expurgation processing.) This role will lead the architecture, administration, security, performance, availability, and lifecycle management of mission-critical Oracle databases. That includes spatial data stores that enable accurate, timely dissemination of product packages to internal and foreign partners. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle Database engineering, high availability and disaster recovery, patching and upgrades, database security hardening, and automation. They must also have the leadership ability to guide a team of database and software professionals.\r\nThis position requires a highly collaborative leader who can engage across multiple offices, set database standards and best practices, mentor junior and mid-level staff, and ensure the database environment meets operational, security, and compliance requirements. Experience operating across multiple security domains is highly desirable. The role also requires a strong public-speaking presence: delivering briefings, advising leadership on database strategy and risk, and acting as the face to the customer for database-related technical discussions and stakeholder engagements.\r\nPrimary Responsibilities1. Database Administration & EngineeringServe as the lead administrator and subject matter expert for the on-premises Oracle database environment, including production, test, and development instances.\r\nDesign, build, configure, and maintain Oracle Database environments.\r\nAdminister and optimize spatial data stores, including Oracle Spatial and SDO_GEOMETRY objects, and ArcSDE / enterprise geodatabase integration, to support GEOINT content accuracy and dissemination.\r\nPlan and execute database upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and capacity expansion.\r\nUnderstand Linux/Unix operating systems (Oracle Linux / RHEL) at the database-host level, including file systems, kernel parameters, storage, permissions, and cron scheduling.\r\n2. Patching, Security & CompliancePlan, test, and apply quarterly Oracle Release Updates (RUs) and Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) for the database, Grid Infrastructure, and related components.\r\nDevelop implementation, validation, and rollback plans and execute them through formal change-management processes during scheduled maintenance windows.\r\nImplement and maintain the DISA Oracle Database STIG and organizational security baselines.\r\nConfigure and manage Unified Auditing, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), role-based access, and least-privilege models. Manage privileged database accounts in line with separation-of-duties requirements.\r\nRemediate vulnerability scan findings and support RMF/ATO assessments, continuous monitoring, and audit activities.\r\nStage and apply patches in restricted or air-gapped environments following approved data transfer procedures.\r\n3. Automation, Performance & OperationsPerform advanced performance tuning and diagnostics.\r\nMonitor database health, capacity, and availability.\r\nDevelop and maintain automation for routine database tasks, including health checks, patch verification, backup validation, and account management. Use shell scripting, SQL, Python, and/or Ansible.\r\nSupport and optimize database constructs, schemas, stored procedures, and ingest/validation processes that feed automated expurgation and dissemination workflows.\r\nLead root-cause analysis for database incidents and outages, and implement corrective and preventive actions.\r\n4. Collaboration & Cross-Domain SupportWork across multiple offices and security domains (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS) to ensure consistent database configurations, secure data movement, and reliable dissemination.\r\nPartner with systems administrators, software engineers, network, security, and application teams on integration, change coordination, and troubleshooting.\r\nEngage with stakeholders, product owners, and data users to optimize data structures, performance, and availability.\r\nDevelop and maintain database standards, SOPs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and configuration documentation.\r\n5. Technical Leadership & Customer EngagementProvide technical direction, task assignment, and mentorship to junior and mid-level database administrators and engineers.\r\nAdvise government and program leadership on database strategy, roadmap, lifecycle and end-of-support planning, capacity, and risk.\r\nDevelop and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.\r\nServe as the primary point of contact for database-related customer briefings and technical discussions, ensuring technical concepts are communicated clearly.\r\nFacilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and training for internal and external stakeholders.\r\nBasic Qualifications10+ years of Oracle database administration and engineering experience, including 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\r\nActive TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph post hire\r\nSec+ certification (or DoD 8140-compliant equivalent for the assigned work role)\r\nExtensive hands-on experience administering on-premises Oracle Database.\r\nStrong experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure.\r\nAdvanced SQL skills, including schemas, stored procedures, and database constructs.\r\nDemonstrated performance tuning experience.\r\nExperience implementing DISA STIGs, database auditing, encryption, and privileged access controls in a secure environment.\r\nProficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting (Bash/ksh) at the database-host level.\r\nUnderstanding of cross-domain data management and security protocols (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS).\r\nStrong public-speaking skills and experience delivering briefings and presenting technical concepts to leadership and customers.\r\nSoft Skills & Collaboration:Ability to lead and mentor technical staff and to provide clear direction and prioritization.\r\nAbility to engage across multiple offices, ensuring database alignment with mission and product requirements.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database, performance, and integration issues under operational pressure.\r\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.\r\nComfortable speaking in front of customers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in all communications.\r\nDisciplined adherence to change control, configuration management, and security procedures, with sound judgment when exercising privileged access.\r\nUnderstanding of data integrity and validation concepts, and of the structure, intent, and usage of data-sharing agreements.\r\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and Agile project management structures.\r\nOriginal PostingOctober 1, 2026\r\nPay RangePay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00\r\nPay and BenefitsPay 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.\r\nSecuring Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\r\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\r\nCommitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.\r\nAbout LeidosLeidos 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. 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This role will lead the architecture, administration, security, performance, availability, and lifecycle management of mission-critical Oracle databases. That includes spatial data stores that enable accurate, timely dissemination of product packages to internal and foreign partners. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle Database engineering, high availability and disaster recovery, patching and upgrades, database security hardening, and automation. They must also have the leadership ability to guide a team of database and software professionals.\r\nThis position requires a highly collaborative leader who can engage across multiple offices, set database standards and best practices, mentor junior and mid-level staff, and ensure the database environment meets operational, security, and compliance requirements. Experience operating across multiple security domains is highly desirable. The role also requires a strong public-speaking presence: delivering briefings, advising leadership on database strategy and risk, and acting as the face to the customer for database-related technical discussions and stakeholder engagements.\r\nPrimary Responsibilities1. Database Administration & EngineeringServe as the lead administrator and subject matter expert for the on-premises Oracle database environment, including production, test, and development instances.\r\nDesign, build, configure, and maintain Oracle Database environments.\r\nAdminister and optimize spatial data stores, including Oracle Spatial and SDO_GEOMETRY objects, and ArcSDE / enterprise geodatabase integration, to support GEOINT content accuracy and dissemination.\r\nPlan and execute database upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and capacity expansion.\r\nUnderstand Linux/Unix operating systems (Oracle Linux / RHEL) at the database-host level, including file systems, kernel parameters, storage, permissions, and cron scheduling.\r\n2. Patching, Security & CompliancePlan, test, and apply quarterly Oracle Release Updates (RUs) and Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) for the database, Grid Infrastructure, and related components.\r\nDevelop implementation, validation, and rollback plans and execute them through formal change-management processes during scheduled maintenance windows.\r\nImplement and maintain the DISA Oracle Database STIG and organizational security baselines.\r\nConfigure and manage Unified Auditing, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), role-based access, and least-privilege models. Manage privileged database accounts in line with separation-of-duties requirements.\r\nRemediate vulnerability scan findings and support RMF/ATO assessments, continuous monitoring, and audit activities.\r\nStage and apply patches in restricted or air-gapped environments following approved data transfer procedures.\r\n3. Automation, Performance & OperationsPerform advanced performance tuning and diagnostics.\r\nMonitor database health, capacity, and availability.\r\nDevelop and maintain automation for routine database tasks, including health checks, patch verification, backup validation, and account management. Use shell scripting, SQL, Python, and/or Ansible.\r\nSupport and optimize database constructs, schemas, stored procedures, and ingest/validation processes that feed automated expurgation and dissemination workflows.\r\nLead root-cause analysis for database incidents and outages, and implement corrective and preventive actions.\r\n4. Collaboration & Cross-Domain SupportWork across multiple offices and security domains (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS) to ensure consistent database configurations, secure data movement, and reliable dissemination.\r\nPartner with systems administrators, software engineers, network, security, and application teams on integration, change coordination, and troubleshooting.\r\nEngage with stakeholders, product owners, and data users to optimize data structures, performance, and availability.\r\nDevelop and maintain database standards, SOPs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and configuration documentation.\r\n5. Technical Leadership & Customer EngagementProvide technical direction, task assignment, and mentorship to junior and mid-level database administrators and engineers.\r\nAdvise government and program leadership on database strategy, roadmap, lifecycle and end-of-support planning, capacity, and risk.\r\nDevelop and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.\r\nServe as the primary point of contact for database-related customer briefings and technical discussions, ensuring technical concepts are communicated clearly.\r\nFacilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and training for internal and external stakeholders.\r\nBasic Qualifications10+ years of Oracle database administration and engineering experience, including 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\r\nActive TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph post hire\r\nSec+ certification (or DoD 8140-compliant equivalent for the assigned work role)\r\nExtensive hands-on experience administering on-premises Oracle Database.\r\nStrong experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure.\r\nAdvanced SQL skills, including schemas, stored procedures, and database constructs.\r\nDemonstrated performance tuning experience.\r\nExperience implementing DISA STIGs, database auditing, encryption, and privileged access controls in a secure environment.\r\nProficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting (Bash/ksh) at the database-host level.\r\nUnderstanding of cross-domain data management and security protocols (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS).\r\nStrong public-speaking skills and experience delivering briefings and presenting technical concepts to leadership and customers.\r\nSoft Skills & Collaboration:Ability to lead and mentor technical staff and to provide clear direction and prioritization.\r\nAbility to engage across multiple offices, ensuring database alignment with mission and product requirements.\r\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database, performance, and integration issues under operational pressure.\r\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.\r\nComfortable speaking in front of customers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in all communications.\r\nDisciplined adherence to change control, configuration management, and security procedures, with sound judgment when exercising privileged access.\r\nUnderstanding of data integrity and validation concepts, and of the structure, intent, and usage of data-sharing agreements.\r\nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and Agile project management structures.\r\nOriginal PostingOctober 1, 2026\r\nPay RangePay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00\r\nPay and BenefitsPay 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.\r\nSecuring Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\r\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\r\nCommitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.\r\nAbout LeidosLeidos 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. 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