Senior Database Administrator — TS/SCI Poly

Leidos Inc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Database Administrator to secure and maintain databases across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB in a DoD-aligned operational program.

The role requires prior experience with RMF/ATO, SRG/STIGs, and vulnerability remediation, with TS/SCI clearance. The candidate will implement security controls, perform patching, and drive database reliability in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Masters with 15-20 years of relevant experience or Doctorate with 13-16 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security controls.
• In-depth experience applying Oracle CPU patches, IAVA patches, and other database products.
• In-depth experience with Linux security as it relates to Oracle databases.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
• Experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural languages.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and remediate weaknesses.
• Support RMF processes and contribute to ATO packages.
• Conduct security readiness reviews and document POA&M items.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to validate and report compliance.
• Review SRG/STIG updates and report impactful changes.
• Assess impact and risk of change requests and provide cyber oversight.
• Perform system updates and IAVA patching.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.
• Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Security controls

Vulnerability assessment

SQL queries

Troubleshooting

Risk analysis

Education

Master's degree with 15-20 years of experience

Doctorate with 13-16 years of experience

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

RDBMS software

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Database Administrator to secure and maintain databases across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB in a DoD-aligned operational program.

The role requires prior experience with RMF/ATO, SRG/STIGs, and vulnerability remediation, with TS/SCI clearance. The candidate will implement security controls, perform patching, and drive database reliability in a high-demand environment.