Senior Database Engineer at Leidos

Leidos is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to support the DHS Insider Threat Program (ITP) under the HEITS Contract. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your expertise in designing sustaining and evolving the database infrastructure that powers one of DHSs most critical missionsidentifying and mitigating insider threats through advanced analytics monitoring and data correlation.ResponsibilitiesAs the Database Engineer you will:Maintain and support the ITP database backend infrastructurePerform routine maintenance: reindexing backups transaction log truncation cluster managementDesign and implement database encryption solutions (e.g. Transparent Data Encryption - TDE)Document and maintain configuration baselinesDevelop and execute system recapitalization plans to support capacity growthServe as the SME for all database infrastructureCreate and optimize stored procedures queries and viewsSupport data warehouse features and integrationsOptimize database schemas for referential integrity cascading transactions indexing and performanceBasic QualificationsBachelors degree with 12 years of relevant experience or Masters degree with 10 yearsExpertise in Oracle database management upgrades and maintenanceExperience with SQL PostgreSQL and other database typesAbility to integrate diverse data types into cloud containers (e.g. AWS S3)Strong understanding of DBMS and database design principlesExperience with database migrations and data lake/repository connectorsEligibility to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearancePreferred QualificationsMasters degree in IT Management Engineering or related field10 years of experience in IT service delivery managementFamiliarity with User Activity Monitoring platformsExperience with Everfox High Speed Guard PlatformProficiency with Oracle Microsoft SQL PostgreSQL or other DBMS platformsIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:October 2 2025For 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 $131300.00 - $237350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Entertainment,Aircraft,Journalism,AC Maintenance,Agricultural,Application Programming Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 131300 - 237350