Description
Database Administrator (DBA)
Leidos is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organization. This role requires hands-on experience with database administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database stability, security, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and system efficiency. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Our core values emphasize doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. We are guided by our mission and values that shape our culture, recognizing and rewarding employees based on shared beliefs and expectations. We foster an environment driven by ethics and integrity.
Leidos is a global leader in science and technology solutions, working to solve some of the world's toughest challenges across defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. Our 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial clients. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance (DV).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Database Administration & Maintenance: Support MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring performance and availability.
2. Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and manage database backups for data recovery.
3. Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track and enhance system performance.
4. Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
5. Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast storage and performance needs.
6. Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute database upgrades and patches.
7. Database Logging & Monitoring: Manage logs for security and compliance.
8. High Availability & Failover Management: Maintain uptime through failover procedures.
9. Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts for maintenance and monitoring tasks.
10. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Keep documentation current and accessible.
11. Testing & Validation Support: Assist with database testing and validation.
You will have:
* Proven DBA experience
* Expertise in MariaDB or similar relational databases
* Experience with backup and disaster recovery
* Knowledge of tuning, indexing, and query optimization
* Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
* Familiarity with ITSM tools, preferably ServiceNow
* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
* Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, ISO 27001)
* Experience with high availability clustering and replication
* Familiarity with virtualization technologies
* Experience with automated patch management
* ServiceNow environment experience
* Experience transitioning systems to service
What We Offer:
At Leidos, we are passionate about customer success, united as a team, and inspired to make a difference. We offer meaningful careers, a collaborative culture, and support your professional growth, along with work-life balance. Our benefits include:
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public holidays)
* Flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, holidays, cycle schemes)
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from all communities and are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We provide equal opportunities and support reasonable adjustments during the application process.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – working to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative solutions focused on safeguarding capabilities and transforming frontline services. Our UK work addresses complex problems in defense, healthcare, government, safety, security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: Use your passion to keep people safe. We are at the forefront of AI, cybersecurity, and technology solutions. Help us build a safer world and inspire change.
Collaboration: Flexibility is core to our culture. Whether working remotely, in the office, or on-site, we provide the tools and support to work smarter.
People: We empower individuals from all backgrounds, offering growth opportunities through academies, rotations, and career development plans. We believe in inspiring and being inspired.
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