Leidos is seeking an experienced Database (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 candidate will be responsible for ensuring database stability, security, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and system efficiency. This position requires a daily in-office presence.
Our mission is guided by our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. We value ethics, integrity, and customer success, fostering a culture based on our Values, Beliefs, and Expectations.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working on defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial clients. The candidate must be eligible for security clearance (DV).
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
Implement regular database backups for data recovery.
Monitor system performance and optimize database efficiency.
Troubleshoot incidents and minimize downtime.
Forecast database storage and performance needs.
Plan and execute database upgrades and patches.
Manage database logs for security and monitoring.
Maintain high availability and orchestrate failover procedures.
Develop scripts in SQL, Bash, or Python for automation.
Maintain documentation on database configurations and updates.
Assist in testing and validation of database performance.
You will have:
Proven DBA experience.
Expertise in MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, tuning, and optimization.
Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases.
Familiarity with ITSM tools, preferably ServiceNow.
Experience with Agile/Scrum, ITIL/ITSM principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with high availability clustering, virtualization, and automated patch management.
ServiceNow experience is desirable.
What We Offer:
We support your career growth with benefits including pension schemes, private medical insurance, 33 days of leave, and flexible benefits like health schemes and gym memberships.
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.
Who We Are:
We work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. Our UK operations address complex problems in defense, healthcare, government, safety, security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: Use your skills to keep people safe and contribute to cutting-edge fields like AI and cybersecurity. Collaboration: Join a flexible, empowering work environment. People: Grow your skills and career with our support and development programs.
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