Database Systems Administrator

Leidos; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,150 - 153,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401K Retirement Plan

Comprehensive medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is seeking a Database System Administrator in Omaha, NE. This role involves supporting the Air-Vehicle Planning System for USSTRATCOM, with responsibilities in database administration and collaboration in a Scrum environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in database management, with the ability to obtain a security clearance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $85,150 to $153,925.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant database experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to conduct database backups and recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with database design, installation, configurations, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures, views, and PL/SQL scripts.
• Perform data conversion and server migrations.
• Assist with database implementation and security.

Skills

Database administration

SQL scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Description

Come put your software engineering skills into action! Leidos has immediate opportunities for Database System Administrators to work in Omaha, NE.

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more.

In this role, you will be a part of a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world-class solutions to our customers in a collaborative and inclusive environment that leverages Scrum-based software development methodologies and tools.

As a key part of the team, you will support the Air-Vehicle Planning System (APS) for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). APS provides USSTRATCOM with the national’s only force-level aircraft and cruise-missile planning capabilities through advanced textual and geospatial visualizations.

These are some of the things you will do to support the mission:

• Assist with database administration including design layout, installation, configurations, upgrades, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures, views, tables, PL/SQL scripts, creating associated documentation.
• Perform data conversion and server migrations.
• Assist with database implementation, security, privileges and regular maintenance tasks.
• Aid to identify technical environment issues and recommend solutions to mitigate problems.
• Work independently and as a team member/cross train capability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant database experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret DoD security clearance.
• Previous database administration experience—ability to develop and maintain scripts, procedures, documentation.
• Ability to conduct database backups and recovery processes.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with distributed databases such as CockroachDB
• Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Weblogic, Apache.
• Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
• Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).
• Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).
• Active DoD security clearance.

If 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.

Original Posting

November 18, 2025

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 1 week with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 7 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The 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.

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.