NoSql Database Engineer

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared NoSQL Database Engineer to join the platform engineering team in Bethesda, MD. You will deploy and maintain databases like Elasticsearch and Redis within a Kubernetes-based microservice ecosystem, supporting cross-functional engineers and implementing GitOps practices.

The role requires a strong background in Linux, containers, security controls, and collaboration with customers and teams across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s with 6+ years
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
• DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security or CISSP
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (EKS, Rancher, RKE2)
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis or Strimzi
• Experience with open-source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls
• Strong Linux system administration knowledge
• Experience deploying, managing and troubleshooting containerized applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with customers, engineers and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment with diverse technical backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug and maintain production-class databases such as Elasticsearch and Redis
• Design and support database configuration management across air-gapped networks
• Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities
• Contribute to operational monitoring for proactive notifications
• Contribute to engineering docs, diagrams and models
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrums and bug triage

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Redis

Linux administration

Cloud & containers

GitOps

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Keycloak

Strimzi

Helm

ArgoCD

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI‑cleared Nosql Database Engineer to join a high‑energy team building and deploying a cutting‑edge technology stack to support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the DoD and IC enterprise. We integrate off‑the‑shelf and newly developed software to sustain and enhance the TCPED platform. We leverage cloud‑based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cross‑domain transfer systems to provide cutting‑edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission‑focused big data analytics tools and micro‑service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multiyear research and development cycles.

As a Nosql Database Engineer, you will be a member of the platform engineering team and help develop, deploy and maintain Nosql databases as foundational elements of our micro‑service ecosystem using Kubernetes. You will also support the adoption of GitOps best practices across cross‑functional engineering teams. In this fast‑paced environment you will collaborate closely with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations and integrations teams.

Work is conducted on‑site at our client location in Bethesda, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug and maintain production‑class databases such as Elasticsearch and Redis
• Design and support database configuration management strategies across air‑gapped network fabrics
• Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities
• Contribute to operational monitoring capabilities to provide proactive system notifications
• Contribute technical input to engineering documentation, diagrams and models
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage and related team activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph
• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security or CISSP (or Associate)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher or RKE2
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis or Strimzi
• Experience working with open‑source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800‑53 security controls
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration
• Experience deploying, managing and troubleshooting containerized applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, architects and cross‑functional teams
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with team members from diverse technical backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with micro‑services architecture
• Proficiency in scripting for automation and operational tooling (UNIX shell, Perl or similar)
• Experience with Helm chart templating
• Experience with ArgoCD
• Knowledge of REST APIs, web services, networking and Internet protocols
• Experience and domain knowledge related to data processing
• Experience with big data applications
• Experience supporting DIA, NDOC and/or D3P
• OSINT familiarity

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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data and applicable law.

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.

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.