Senior Oracle DBA & Engineer - HA & Security

Leidos LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Lead Database Administrator/Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the on-premises Oracle database environment supporting GEOINT content and workflows. You will design, build, and maintain Oracle Databases, including spatial data stores, to ensure accuracy and timely dissemination.

The role requires deep expertise in RAC, Data Guard, and security hardening, plus leadership to mentor staff and engage with stakeholders across offices and security domains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Oracle database administration and engineering experience, including 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph post hire Sec+ (or DoD 8140-equivalent).
• Extensive hands-on experience administering on-premises Oracle Database.
• Strong experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and Grid Infrastructure.
• Advanced SQL skills, including schemas, stored procedures, and database constructs.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs, database auditing, encryption, and privileged access controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrator and SME for the on-prem Oracle database environment (production, test, development).
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and capacity expansion; manage Linux/Unix host aspects.
• Develop automation for routine tasks using shell scripting, SQL, Python, and Ansible; monitor health and performance.
• Collaborate across multiple offices and security domains to ensure consistent configurations and secure data movement.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and customer-facing briefings on database strategy and risk.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Leadership

SQL

Shell scripting

Linux/Unix

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

ASM

Grid Infrastructure

ArcSDE/geodatabase

Job description

Leidos LLC is seeking a Lead Database Administrator/Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the on-premises Oracle database environment supporting GEOINT content and workflows. You will design, build, and maintain Oracle Databases, including spatial data stores, to ensure accuracy and timely dissemination.

The role requires deep expertise in RAC, Data Guard, and security hardening, plus leadership to mentor staff and engage with stakeholders across offices and security domains.