Senior Database Administrator

Description Leidos is seeking a qualified Senior Database Administrator to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support data system services and operations and digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies. POSITION SUMMARY: The DES program supports a highly demanding mission and requires support to provide expert technical and professional management support to DISA enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for analyzing business processes and procedures, providing Tier 3 Microsoft SQL Server support, applying best practices for tuning SQL databases, supporting software development and test, and more. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyzes business processes and procedures; makes recommendations to system/software solutions. Provides Tier 3 Microsoft SQL Server support, solving complex issues by providing sound solutions. Applies best practice for tuning SQL databases to improve overall system performance. Supports software development and test throughout the software development lifecycle to include; incremental script execution and defect resolution. Review proposed database structure changes and gain approval to modify based on best practices. Researches interfaces to identify and code required updates to support integration. Ensures software releases are fully supported and gains approvals before implementing new changes into the production environment. Creates and maintains all SQL databases required for development, testing, and production usage. Controls migrations of programs, database changes, reference data changes and menu changes through the development life cycle. Puts standards in place to ensure all application design and code is produced with proper integrity, security and performance; Perform reviews on the design and code frequently to ensure the site standards are being adhered to. Performs planning and assists application developers and System administrators, to ensure that any new SQL products or release upgrade takes place with minimal impact. Troubleshoots all problems regarding SQL databases, applications and development tools. Tier 3 MS SQL Server and MySQL Server Support. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Tier 3 MS SQL Server Support. Ability to solve complex problems and present solutions to leadership. Must hold current DoD 8570 IAT2 certification Security+ CE or higher. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. MS SQL 2000, 2005, 2008R2, 2016. Experience with Oracle Database. DISADES External Referral Eligible Original Posting Date: 2024-09-26 Pay Range: $122,200.00 - $220,900.00 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.