? (Urgent) Insider Threat Program Database Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description 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 DHS’s most critical missions—identifying and mitigating insider threats through advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation. Responsibilities As the Database Engineer, you will: - Maintain and support the ITP database backend infrastructure - Perform routine maintenance: reindexing, backups, transaction log truncation, cluster management - Design and implement database encryption solutions (e.g., Transparent Data Encryption - TDE) - Document and maintain configuration baselines - Develop and execute system recapitalization plans to support capacity growth - Serve as the SME for all database infrastructure - Create and optimize stored procedures, queries, and views - Support data warehouse features and integrations - Optimize database schemas for referential integrity, cascading transactions, indexing, and performance Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years - Expertise in Oracle database management, upgrades, and maintenance - Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, and other database types - Ability to integrate diverse data types into cloud containers (e.g., AWS S3) - Strong understanding of DBMS and database design principles - Experience with database migrations and data lake/repository connectors - Eligibility to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or related field - 10 years of experience in IT service delivery management - Familiarity with User Activity Monitoring platforms - Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform - Proficiency with Oracle, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, or other DBMS platforms At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. Original Posting:October 30, 2025 For 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data Beware 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 LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. 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 Non-Descrimination All 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.

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