Sr. Database Engineer

Leidos; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join its dynamic team in the National Security Sector. This role involves high-level database engineering and management, ensuring optimal performance and security of critical databases. You will lead the design and optimization of database structures, implement ETL processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data workflows. With competitive benefits and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in national security while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in database engineering.
• Expert knowledge in SQL and database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead database engineering tasks and manage data access privileges.
• Optimize database queries and implement performance fixes.

Skills

SQL Optimization

Database Management Systems

ETL Development

Data Modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS RDS

DynamoDB

NiFi

Spring

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Database Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) 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 Description

The Database Engineer in this role will perform high-level database engineering and management tasks. This includes leading data design, data structure identification, database schema definition, data access privilege management, data query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and data protection.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Serve as the high-side DB Engineer / Administrator for the API Services Team
2. Responsible for ongoing maintenance of existing DBs (AWS RDS)
3. Identify performance bottlenecks in current DBs and implement fixes (short-term and long-term)
4. Optimize all DB queries and updates within microservices and identify best solutions for implementation (e.g., stored procedures)
5. Define a migration path from the current database to the “to be” database to optimize workload in production
6. Coordinate with Low-side team(s) to develop changes in development and test environments and package them for deployment
7. Perform ETL development activities including parser development, data flow management, data lifecycle policies, troubleshooting, and data modeling

Basic Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of database management systems and SQL optimization
• Experience with Dynamo and SQL-based databases
• Strong skills in writing and optimizing complex SQL statements and stored procedures
• Experience developing ETL operations in AWS using NiFi flows
• Ability to negotiate complex scenarios and devise effective solutions
• Proven leadership in critical objectives with high decision-making impact
• BS degree with 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent work experience
• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS/C2S services including RDS
• Experience with Spring, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and NiFi

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that foster professional and personal growth. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

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Original Posting:

May 2, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change, Leidos anticipates this job will remain open for at least 3 days, closing no earlier than 3 days after the posting date.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The pay range is a guideline only and not a guarantee. Factors like responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and legal considerations influence actual offers.