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The DBA will collaborate with system administrators, storage administrators, network administrators, mission application teams, internal stakeholders, and external customers to resolve complex issues that span the application, database, operating system, network, and storage layers.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nAdminister, monitor, and support Oracle 19c databases across production, development, and test environments.\nLead database activities, including planning, assigning, tracking, documenting, and reporting task progress.\nInstall, configure, maintain, document, and administer Oracle databases, mission software, and Oracle-related products to ensure optimum performance and system availability.\nPerform Oracle database installations on Linux and Windows, upgrades, patching, Release Updates, Critical Patch Updates, and fresh deployments.\nManage and configure Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.\nInstall and maintain secure database connectivity using TCPS with SSL/TLS encryption.\nMigrate data, schema, and code from source databases while ensuring data quality and integrity.\nAnalyze issues holistically from the application tier through the database, operating system, network, and storage layers.\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and tune database performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, execution plans, indexing strategies, and SQL optimization techniques.\nPerform daily operations and proactive monitoring, including space usage, log and dump file cleanup, database health checks, error correction, and performance reporting.\nTroubleshoot database, system, connectivity, listener, SQL*Net, TCPS certificate, DNS, firewall, and backup-related incidents.\nPerform backup and recovery using RMAN and support disaster recovery strategies.\nImplement and maintain DoD STIG compliance and system hardening for Oracle databases, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server environments.\nRemediate vulnerability findings identified through ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, and related security scans.\nAdminister database security, including user roles and privileges, profiles and password policies, auditing, and compliance controls.\nSupport Oracle Spatial and geospatial data implementations.\nAdminister and optimize storage integration with NetApp storage systems and support virtualized environments using VMware.\nUse Oracle tools such as SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control or Cloud Control.\nMaintain documentation, standard operating procedures, security artifacts, and technical guidance for customer and contract stakeholders.\nWork effectively across IT functional boundaries and directly with customers to resolve complex database, systems, and infrastructure issues.\nBasic Qualifications:\nActive TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.\nSecurity+ certification or ability to meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements.\nBachelor's degree in an IT-related field and 12-15+ years of DBA experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of DBA experience.\nExtensive hands-on experience with Oracle Database 19c or higher.\nStrong expertise with Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.\nExperience administering Oracle databases on Linux, including RHEL/CentOS 7 and 8, and Windows Server 2019 Enterprise.\nExperience implementing DoD STIGs and performing database and operating system hardening.\nKnowledge of vulnerability remediation processes and experience addressing ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, or similar scan findings.\nStrong database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and optimization skills.\nWorking knowledge of Linux and Windows-based systems.\nStrong understanding of networking concepts related to Oracle environments.\nExperience working independently with limited supervision while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.\nDetail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nOracle OCP 19c certification.\nExperience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard.\nExperience with PostgreSQL databases.\nExperience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and Microsoft Windows 10.\nExperience with Oracle Spatial and geospatial data.\nExperience with NetApp storage systems and VMware virtualization.\nFamiliarity with RMF, ATO processes, and Authority to Operate documentation.\nExperience in classified or high-security DoD environments.\nScripting skills using Bash, PowerShell, or similar tools.\nPrior experience with NGA or support to mission partners.\nSoft Skills:\nHighly self-motivated and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nSecurity-first mindset with strong attention to detail.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nMay 5, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.\nAbout Leidos\nLeidos 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.\nPay and Benefits\nPay 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.\nSecuring Your Data\nBeware 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.\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.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll 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.","company":"Leidos","rawCompany":"leidos","city":"Fairfax","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-11T20:23:23.112Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Engineer/Administrator","description":"Description\nJob Description:\nLeidos is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical database, systems, and infrastructure operations at a Government customer site at Springfield, VA. The selected candidate will serve as a database subject matter expert, lead database efforts, and work independently to meet critical mission objectives in a secure, high-pressure enterprise environment.\nThe role requires deep hands-on experience with Oracle 19c, enterprise infrastructure, secure database deployments, and DoD-compliant systems. The DBA will collaborate with system administrators, storage administrators, network administrators, mission application teams, internal stakeholders, and external customers to resolve complex issues that span the application, database, operating system, network, and storage layers.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nAdminister, monitor, and support Oracle 19c databases across production, development, and test environments.\nLead database activities, including planning, assigning, tracking, documenting, and reporting task progress.\nInstall, configure, maintain, document, and administer Oracle databases, mission software, and Oracle-related products to ensure optimum performance and system availability.\nPerform Oracle database installations on Linux and Windows, upgrades, patching, Release Updates, Critical Patch Updates, and fresh deployments.\nManage and configure Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.\nInstall and maintain secure database connectivity using TCPS with SSL/TLS encryption.\nMigrate data, schema, and code from source databases while ensuring data quality and integrity.\nAnalyze issues holistically from the application tier through the database, operating system, network, and storage layers.\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and tune database performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, execution plans, indexing strategies, and SQL optimization techniques.\nPerform daily operations and proactive monitoring, including space usage, log and dump file cleanup, database health checks, error correction, and performance reporting.\nTroubleshoot database, system, connectivity, listener, SQL*Net, TCPS certificate, DNS, firewall, and backup-related incidents.\nPerform backup and recovery using RMAN and support disaster recovery strategies.\nImplement and maintain DoD STIG compliance and system hardening for Oracle databases, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server environments.\nRemediate vulnerability findings identified through ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, and related security scans.\nAdminister database security, including user roles and privileges, profiles and password policies, auditing, and compliance controls.\nSupport Oracle Spatial and geospatial data implementations.\nAdminister and optimize storage integration with NetApp storage systems and support virtualized environments using VMware.\nUse Oracle tools such as SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control or Cloud Control.\nMaintain documentation, standard operating procedures, security artifacts, and technical guidance for customer and contract stakeholders.\nWork effectively across IT functional boundaries and directly with customers to resolve complex database, systems, and infrastructure issues.\nBasic Qualifications:\nActive TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.\nSecurity+ certification or ability to meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements.\nBachelor's degree in an IT-related field and 12-15+ years of DBA experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of DBA experience.\nExtensive hands-on experience with Oracle Database 19c or higher.\nStrong expertise with Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.\nExperience administering Oracle databases on Linux, including RHEL/CentOS 7 and 8, and Windows Server 2019 Enterprise.\nExperience implementing DoD STIGs and performing database and operating system hardening.\nKnowledge of vulnerability remediation processes and experience addressing ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, or similar scan findings.\nStrong database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and optimization skills.\nWorking knowledge of Linux and Windows-based systems.\nStrong understanding of networking concepts related to Oracle environments.\nExperience working independently with limited supervision while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.\nDetail-oriented and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nOracle OCP 19c certification.\nExperience with Oracle RAC and Data Guard.\nExperience with PostgreSQL databases.\nExperience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and Microsoft Windows 10.\nExperience with Oracle Spatial and geospatial data.\nExperience with NetApp storage systems and VMware virtualization.\nFamiliarity with RMF, ATO processes, and Authority to Operate documentation.\nExperience in classified or high-security DoD environments.\nScripting skills using Bash, PowerShell, or similar tools.\nPrior experience with NGA or support to mission partners.\nSoft Skills:\nHighly self-motivated and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nSecurity-first mindset with strong attention to detail.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nMay 5, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.\nAbout Leidos\nLeidos 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.\nPay and Benefits\nPay 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.\nSecuring Your Data\nBeware 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.\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.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll 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. 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