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Database Engineer/Administrator (SQL)
$131,300 - 237,350
Shawnee Road 5270, Springfield
$131,300 - 237,350
Requirements
Must:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with the capability to obtain a Polygraph.
- Security+ certification or ability to meet DoD 8570 compliance requirements.
- Bachelors degree in an IT-related field and 12-15+ years of DBA experience, or a Masters degree along with 10+ years of DBA experience.
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Oracle Database 19c or newer.
- Strong proficiency with Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
- Experience in administering Oracle databases on Linux systems, including RHEL/CentOS 7 and 8, as well as Windows Server 2019 Enterprise.
- Familiarity with implementing DoD STIGs and performing database and OS hardening.
- Knowledge of vulnerability remediation processes and experience in addressing findings from ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, or similar scans.
- Strong skills in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, and optimization.
- Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows-based systems.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts relevant to Oracle environments.
- Demonstrated experience in working independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating in a team setting.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, monitor, and support Oracle 19c databases across various environments including production, development, and testing.
- Lead database initiatives including planning, delegating, tracking, documenting, and reporting on task progress.
- Install, configure, maintain, document, and manage Oracle databases and related software to ensure peak performance and availability.
- Execute Oracle database installations on Linux and Windows, including upgrades, patches, Release Updates, Critical Patch Updates, and new deployments.
- Manage and configure Oracle ASM and Oracle Grid Infrastructure effectively.
- Establish and maintain secure database connections utilizing TCPS with SSL/TLS encryption.
- Migrate data, schema, and code across different databases while ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Analyze challenges comprehensively from the application tier down to the database, operating system, network, and storage levels.
- Monitor, diagnose, and optimize database performance using AWR, ASH, ADDM, execution plans, indexing strategies, and SQL optimization methods.
- Conduct daily operations and proactive monitoring, including space management, log and dump file cleanup, health checks, error correction, and performance reporting.
- Resolve incidents related to databases, systems, connectivity, listeners, SQL*Net, TCPS certificates, DNS, firewalls, and backups.
- Implement backup and recovery processes using RMAN and support disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure adherence to DoD STIG compliance and system hardening for Oracle databases, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server environments.
- Address vulnerabilities highlighted by ACAS, SCAP, Nessus, and other security assessments.
- Oversee database security protocols, including roles and privileges, profiles, password policies, auditing, and compliance measures.
- Support Oracle Spatial and geospatial data implementations as needed.
- Manage and enhance storage integration with NetApp storage systems and assist with virtual environments using VMware.
- Utilize Oracle tools like SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control or Cloud Control.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures, security materials, and technical guidance for customers and contract stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively across IT functional areas and directly with customers to resolve complex database, systems, and infrastructure challenges.
Description
We are Leidos, an industry leader in technology and services for government and commercial clients, proudly headquartered in Reston, Virginia. With 47,000 employees worldwide, our commitment to smarter, more efficient digital solutions has resulted in annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion as of January 3, 2025. We offer competitive compensation, a variety of health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. Join us in our mission-driven work where we challenge the status quo and drive innovation in a secure, high-pressure enterprise environment located in Springfield, VA.
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