Database System Administrator/Data Visualizations

Description

Leidos is looking for a Database System Administrator to support a large U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) program. The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is responsible for enforcing federal antitrust laws and promoting fair competition in the marketplace. The Database System Administrator will assist in managing, maintaining, and optimizing our database infrastructure. This role will focus on supporting SQL Server databases, using AZ Copy for data migration and management, and providing reporting and visualization solutions using Power BI. The position is ideal for someone who is looking to build foundational experience in database administration and data management technologies. This work is located onsite in the DC area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases.
• Perform basic database administration tasks such as backup, recovery, and performance monitoring.
• Support database tuning, ensuring that systems are running efficiently and can handle increasing data loads.
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance issues as they arise.
• Use AZ Copy to efficiently transfer large volumes of data between on-premises systems and Azure cloud storage.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Power BI reports and dashboards for business intelligence and data analytics.
• Help ensure the accuracy and consistency of data in Power BI visualizations.
• Assist with routine database maintenance tasks, including database backups, indexing, and data integrity checks.
• Perform regular system updates and patches to keep the database systems secure and up-to-date.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database performance and connectivity.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of database systems, processes, and configurations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or relevant work experience with 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience in database administration or IT support roles, ideally with exposure to SQL Server, AZ Copy, and Power BI.
• Basic knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, and administration.
• Experience using AZ Copy for managing data transfer between on-prem and Azure environments.
• Familiarity with Power BI for report generation and data visualization.
• Basic understanding of database performance tuning, backups, and recovery procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic database issues, with guidance from senior team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
• A team player who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Azure cloud services, particularly in relation to database management.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting for querying and managing databases.
• Experience with Data Warehousing concepts and tools is a plus.
• Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server or Azure technologies are a bonus.
  
  

Original Posting

April 16, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.