Sr. Database Engineer

Leidos Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plans

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Senior Database Engineer in San Diego, CA, to lead database engineering efforts for large distributed systems. Candidates should have a deep understanding of database architecture, technical specifications, and agile methodologies. Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including database administration.

The role offers competitive benefits, including generous paid time off and stock purchase plans. Salary is competitive, ranging from $131,300 to $237,350 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience or Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance; eligible for TS/SCI clearance in the future.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience as a database administrator.
• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to develop architecture and technical specifications.
• Provide database engineering leadership for large distributed systems.
• Design and administer databases ensuring normalized schemas.
• Implement and maintain database environments including installations and upgrades.
• Monitor performance, resolve bottlenecks, and validate backups.

Skills

Database architecture development

Performance tuning

Relational database programming

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Senior Database Engineer – National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)

Leidos offers competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401K with a 6% company match, flexible schedules, stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, and more.

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

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field with at least 10+ years of related experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 8+ years of relevant experience. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance; eligible for 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 developing database architectures.
• Experience with Oracle or PostgreSQL internals.
• Hands‑on experience in relational database programming, including creation of functions, stored procedures, triggers, etc.
• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning.
• Experience 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 Agile scrum.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security+), required within 90 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Lean) with integration of security/IA into the lifecycle.
• Experience integrating security into a Continuous Integration environment.
• Knowledge of various web services/service‑oriented architectures.
• Previous experience in Administration and Operations roles.

Pay Range

$131,300.00 – $237,350.00

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.