Postgres SQL Database Administrator

Leidos; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Ashburn, VA seeks a Postgres SQL Database Administrator to design, build, deliver, and support highly available, real-time data persistence for the PSPD within CBP. You will work with cloud, software, and Agile teams to meet mission objectives and drive scalable data solutions across the SDLC.

This on-site role requires a strong DBA background with Aurora PostgreSQL tuning, Oracle experience, and 24x7 operations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 12+ years of DBA experience, or Master's with 10+ years.
• 4+ years tuning Aurora PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL scripts.
• 4+ years AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in a 24x7 environment with 70TB+ databases.
• At least 4+ years as an Oracle DBA in a 24x7 environment with 200TB+ databases.
• Proficiency in tuning Oracle DBs and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Able to support on-call schedule and incident resolution.
• MS Office products proficiency (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain CBP background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses.
• Monitors database health, optimizes SQL code, and addresses performance bottlenecks.
• Designs and implements database schemas and structures per project requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation for database environments and standards.
• Implements security measures, sets user permissions, ensures data protection policy compliance.
• Plans storage requirements and scales infrastructure as needed.
• Maintains data accuracy and maximum uptime; may require on-call support.
• Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and design.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Aurora PostgreSQL tuning

PL/pgSQL scripting

AWS

Oracle DBA

24x7 support

Communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

Education

BS/BA degree with 12+ years DBA

Master's degree with 10+ years DBA

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Aurora PostgreSQL

Oracle DB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a Postgres SQL Database Administrator with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs and Border Protection (CBP). PSPD supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP critical missions, specifically screening and processing travelers at the ports of entry (POEs) into the United States.

In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to design, build, deliver, enhance, and support highly available, scalable, real-time data persistence. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints. You will participate in major deliverables of data solutions during the software development life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, implementation, and support.

**This position REQUIRES the candidate to be in Ashburn, VA, 2 times a week**

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and support ability and effectiveness analyzes.

• Proactively monitors database health, optimizes SQL code, and addresses performance bottlenecks.

• Designs and implements database schemas and structures according to project requirements.

• Develops and maintains documentation for database environments, including data standards and procedures.

• Implements security measures, set sup user permissions, and ensures compliance with data protection policies.

• Plans for storage requirements and database growth, and scale infrastructure as needed.

• Maintainsdata accuracy and ensures maximum uptime, and may require some on-call support.

• Collaborates with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and database design for applications.

• Must be a self-starter, strong leader, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and 12+ years of prior relevant DBA experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant DBA experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree

• 4+ years’ experience tuning Aurora PostgreSQL database performance and PL/pgSQL scripts to optimize performance

• 4+ years’ experience as an AWS Aurora PostgreSQL DBA in a 24x7 environment managing multiple databases of over 70TB.

• Individual must have at least 4+ years’ experience as an Oracle DBA in a 24x7 environment supporting databases of over 200TB

• Proficiency in tuning Oracle Databases and troubleshooting performance issues.

• Able to support on-call schedule and incident resolution.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• U.S. Citizen.

• Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Migration of Oracle to Aurora PostgreSQL with over 70TB migrating from Oracle to Aurora

• Experience using Generative AI to tune SQL statements

• Experience with CBP

• Java Experience

• Experience with other AWS data related services

• Experience with any of the following: Struts, Hibernate, Java, JSF, Swing, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular.

• Experience with CI/CD, SecDevOps, Git source code repository (GitLab, GitHub)

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Original Posting:

June 26, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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.

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.