Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Company: Leidos
Location: Suitland
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Join Us as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator Leidos is looking for a talented Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to join our team at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. If you hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and thrive on solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Primary Responsibilities: Design, manage, and optimize advanced Microsoft SQL database systems. Assist in diagnosis and resolution of complex database issues with precision. Implement and maintain security policies, conduct vulnerability analyses, and develop system documentation. Partner with network, system, and database administrators to achieve mission?critical objectives. Keep systems secure and current through patches, upgrades, and proactive maintenance. Monitor performance, troubleshoot problems, and enhance reliability to ensure maximum availability. Support re?accreditation efforts, including DISA STIG reviews, system upgrades, and vulnerability remediation. Communicate effectively across diverse teams, bridging technical and non?technical audiences. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 2 years. Equivalent training, certifications, or hands?on experience may substitute for a degree. Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security CE) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Experience SQL Database Administration (SQL 2012 or newer) and Microsoft Server environments (2012 or newer). Experience monitoring and tuning, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio. Preferred familiarity with Azure Cloud concepts Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customers and colleagues. NITESONI If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 16, 2026 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.

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