Database Engineer

At Leidos, we develop and support IT systems for our Federal Government customers, including mission-critical classified systems. Our projects span various software engineering disciplines, including enterprise systems, web applications, cybersecurity, geospatial systems, and real-time signal processing. We use the latest agile processes and industry best practices, leveraging leading commercial and open-source frameworks and tools.

At a Glance

• We seek somebody with proficiency in PostgreSQL to join our Team that works with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL and Oracle Databases.
• Our Team supports a range of Defence modernisation programs - Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold an active NV-1 Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a NV-2.
• Our Team works closely with the broader Leidos (and customer) Technical Capability Teams.
• Canberra or Melbourne location - This is an on-site position
• Full-time position - join the Leidos life days program and accrue up to 12 additional days of leave each year.

Job Description
The Database Engineer will join a team that manages defence databases' security, performance, and compliance, ensuring they are both efficient and aligned with stringent security standards.
We work within an ITIL framework for all work-related activities, including change, incident, and problem management, where responsibilities include the following (but not be limited to):

• Database Design and Implementation: Installing, creating, configuring, upgrading, and monitoring databases to ensure optimum performance.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimisation: Regularly monitoring database performance and optimising queries to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Database Security: Implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive defence data from unauthorised access and breaches, including configuring firewalls, encryption, and access controls.
• Support for Application Teams: Providing support to application teams for database-related incidents.
• ITIL Framework: Working within an ITIL framework for all work-related activities, including change, incident, and problem management.

Qualifications
Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a proactive approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company's objectives. You will also have:

• Proven experience administering, configuring and managing large-scale Database environments
• Experience working with Microsoft Windows Server
• Experience in High Availability and Disaster Recovery scenarios
• Experience managing backup and restoration processes
• Relevant certifications or Professional membership relating to PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL or Oracle Database (desirable)
   

Original Posting:

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:

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.