Senior Database Engineer - Flexible Schedule & Security

Stryker Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Database Engineer within the INTEL SECTOR's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The role focuses on security engineering, CNO, mission software, analytical methods, and cryptographic key management for national security missions.

You will lead database architecture, design and optimization across large distributed systems, collaborate with Agile teams, and drive reliability, capacity planning, and DR planning in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field with at least 10+ years of related experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance to be considered and be eligible to obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance in the future.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience as database administrator.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in developing database architectures.
• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals.
• Hands on experience in relational database programming in relational database management systems including the development of functions / stored procedures / triggers / etc
• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning
• Experience in supporting development efforts in all phases of the development life cycle.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and possess time management skills to meet schedules and participate in the Agile scrum.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire).

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to develop system architecture, design documentation, and technical specifications supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
• Create system configuration documentation including capacity planning, performance modeling, risk assessments, and analysis of alternatives for complex system challenges.
• Provide database engineering leadership for large distributed systems, ensuring robust design, integration, and scalability across interconnected components.
• Collaborate across Agile teams including integration engineers, testers, IA engineers, and technical managers to support end-to-end system delivery.
• Design and administer databases ensuring normalized schemas, compliance with security standards, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Implement and maintain database environments including installations, upgrades, patching, object creation (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures), and performance tuning.
• Ensure system reliability by monitoring performance, resolving bottlenecks, validating backups, and documenting disaster recovery strategies.
• Support long-term planning by forecasting future database needs, advising development teams, preparing progress reports, and contributing to program increment planning.

Skills

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Time management

DB architecture

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Database Engineer within the INTEL SECTOR's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The role focuses on security engineering, CNO, mission software, analytical methods, and cryptographic key management for national security missions.

You will lead database architecture, design and optimization across large distributed systems, collaborate with Agile teams, and drive reliability, capacity planning, and DR planning in a demanding environment.