Insider Threat Program Database Engineer
Lanham, MD, United States
- IT
- Full-time
- Insider Threat
- Database Engineer
- Oracle Database
The Insider Threat Program Database Engineer designs, maintains, and optimizes the database systems supporting the Department of Homeland Security's insider threat initiatives. Responsibilities include database maintenance, encryption implementation, query optimization, and capacity growth planning across various DBMS platforms such as Oracle and PostgreSQL. The role requires extensive experience in database engineering, cloud integration, and security clearance eligibility to support critical national security missions.
Description
Leidos is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to support the DHS Insider Threat Program (ITP) under the HEITS Contract. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your expertise in designing, sustaining, and evolving the database infrastructure that powers one of DHS’s most critical missions—identifying and mitigating insider threats through advanced analytics, monitoring, and data correlation.
Responsibilities
As the Database Engineer, you will:
Maintain and support the ITP database backend infrastructure
Perform routine maintenance: reindexing, backups, transaction log truncation, cluster management
Design and implement database encryption solutions (e.g., Transparent Data Encryption - TDE)
Document and maintain configuration baselines
Develop and execute system recapitalization plans to support capacity growth
Serve as the SME for all database infrastructure
Create and optimize stored procedures, queries, and views
Support data warehouse features and integrations
Optimize database schemas for referential integrity, cascading transactions, indexing, and performance
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years
Expertise in Oracle database management, upgrades, and maintenance
Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, and other database types
Ability to integrate diverse data types into cloud containers (e.g., AWS S3)
Strong understanding of DBMS and database design principles
Experience with database migrations and data lake/repository connectors
Eligibility to obtain DHS EOD SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT service delivery management
Familiarity with User Activity Monitoring platforms
Experience with Everfox High Speed Guard Platform
Proficiency with Oracle, Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL, or other DBMS platforms
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 7, 2026For 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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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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