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DescriptionLeidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries.Leidos is hiring a Database Administrator to work with a Government-Contractor team providing support to a near real-time, geospatially accurate Common Operating Picture (COP) toolset and associated to support mission requirements. This COP enables sharing and reuse of geospatial intelligence across multiple function areas in support of military operations. The Database Administrator will create, manage, optimize and deploy GEOINT databases onto customer hardware and software baselines, and provide expertise to enhance the performance of the GEOINT databases across the entire program, to include testing environments as well as deployed instances.Primary Responsibilities* Administrates organization's database, using database management system to organize and store data.* Tests programs or databases, corrects errors and makes necessary modifications; modifies existing databases and database management systems or directs programmers and analysts to make changes.* Plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.* Works as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determines project scope and limitations.* Writes and codes logical and physical database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database to management system or directs others in coding descriptions.* Trains users and answers questions; specifies users and user access levels for each segment of database.* Approves, schedules, plans, and supervises the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.* Reviews project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.* Develops standards and guidelines for use and acquisition of software and protects vulnerable information.Basic Qualifications* Education: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience OR Master's Degree and 2 years of experience. 4 years work experience, OR Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience, may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree .* Degree in computer science, Information systems, Engineering, business or related scientific or technical discipline.* Two years of related DoD, Military, or US Government related experience - Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.Preferred Qualifications* Database certifications (i.e. Oracle; SQL server etc.) or other related technical certifications.* Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby, or PHP and Windows Power Shell or Pearl.* Familiarity with GIS, geospatial data, and geospatial products, including Esri.Original Posting Date:2024-04-04While 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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00The 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.About LeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to DiversityAll 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.