Cloud Database Systems Architect
Description
Leidos had a career opening for a Cloud Database Systems Architect.
Our capability incubation team is a specialized, agile unit within our CTO team focused on rapidly conducting proof of concepts, developing, testing, and maturing new business concepts and technologies including cloud migrations. It bridges the gap between ideation and formal validation before integration ready for production deployment using iterative short-cycles (2-4 weeks on average, 1-3 months for larger projects).
Key Responsibilities include
• Identifying and exploring industry database, storage, archiving and other data management solutions
• Recommending database and storage solution options to solve the defined problems / opportunities
• Planning, designing and implementing cloud based database solution including RDS, No SQL, Aurora, DynamoDB etc
• Creating and implementing scripts to automate deployment processes using tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
• Ensuring all cloud database environments meet security standards and compliance requirements
• Planning and executing the migration of existing on-premises databases to the cloud.
• Developing the High-Level Designs
• Architecting hybrid-cloud solutions
• Evaluating new technologies and staying current with a broad range of industry solutions
• Documenting the assessment method and evaluation results
• Onboarding POC vendors including but not limited to risk assessment, compliance assessment and remediation plans/ investments required to make the solution viable
• Developer-focused mindset enabling custom integrations
• Strong requirements gathering and understanding skills driving the design of large systems for global use
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders enabling consistent messaging and detailed requirements
• Global cloud deployment of multiple levels (GCC, GovCloud, Commercial, etc)
Experience
• BS degree and 12+ years of experience. Additional years experience ay be used in lie of a degree.
• 5+ years' experience designing new solutions and 10+ industry experience
• Background as an engineer
• Health industry experiences an advantage
• Cloud multi-governance level experience (GCC, OCI, GovCloud, Commercial, etc)
• Azure and AWS experience
• Oracle and SQL experience
• Cloud database experience
Qualities
• Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes
• Resilient with the ability to find innovative ways around against roadblocks
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to explore and pick up new technologies and concepts
• Can work in an iterative way starting with ambiguity and loosely structured requirements
• Thrive in fast paced, high change environments
• Can work independently
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• Fosters an inclusive team environment
• Refined presentation and communication skills with ability to tailor message to the audience
Industry Certification
• Database certifications such as Oracle and SQL
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Original Posting:
April 2, 2026
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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00
The 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
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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