Database Administrator (DBA)
Leidos is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain our IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organization. The role requires hands‑on experience with database administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. Candidates must be present in the office daily and be eligible for security clearance (DV).
Key Responsibilities
* Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
* Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement regular database backups to allow efficient data recovery in case of system failures.
* Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting database efficiency and data integrity.
* Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot database‑related incidents and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime.
* Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast database storage and performance needs, ensuring scalability.
* Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute major database upgrades and periodic patching to maintain system stability.
* Database Logging & Monitoring: Configure and manage database logs for integration into a SIEM (Security information and event management) solution for monitoring and security compliance.
* High Availability & Failover Management: Monitor, maintain and orchestrate manual failover and failback procedures to maintain uptime.
* Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts using SQL, Bash, or Python to automate database maintenance and monitoring tasks.
* Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain database build and upgrade documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
* Testing & Validation Support: Assist testing teams with execution of test scripts for database validation and performance assessment.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
* Expertise in MariaDB or other relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server).
* Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
* Knowledge of database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
* Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
* Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, preferably ServiceNow.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.
* Hands‑on experience with high availability clustering and replication.Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
* Experience with automated patch management in database environments.
* ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.
* Experience transitioning systems to service.
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).
* Access to Flexible benefits (e.g., life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).
* Dynamic Working.
Pay Range
£47,600.00 – £61,000.00
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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