Sr. Database Engineer

Leidos LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

11 holidays

401K with match

Flexible schedules

Education and training support

Parental leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Database Engineer in the INTEL sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). You will lead database architecture for large-scale, distributed systems, ensuring secure, optimized implementations across cross-functional Agile teams.

The role requires extensive experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL internals, data modeling, performance tuning, and DoD security clearance readiness. It offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a national security mission.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience or 8+ years with MS.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance; eligible for TS/SCI in future.
• Minimum 10 years in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Minimum 8 years as database administrator.
• Minimum 6 years developing database architectures.
• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL internals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to develop architecture, design docs, and specs for large-scale environments.
• Create configuration docs including capacity planning, performance modeling, and risk analysis.
• Provide database engineering leadership for large distributed systems across components.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to support end-to-end system delivery.
• Design and administer databases with normalized schemas and security alignment.
• Install, upgrade, patch, create objects, and tune database environments.
• Monitor performance, resolve bottlenecks, verify backups, and document DR strategies.
• Forecast future database needs and advise development teams for increments.

Skills

Oracle internals

PostgreSQL internals

Relational DB programming

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Agile Scrum

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL

Stored procedures

Job description

Job Description Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our INTEL SECTOR's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job 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.

Required 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.
• Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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).

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Agile Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean), particular to the incorporation of security / IA into the lifecycle.
• Experience integrating security into a Continuous Integration Environment.
• Knowledgeable on various web services / service-oriented architectures
• Previous experience in Administration and Operations roles.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.

We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: July 31, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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 (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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.