Database Specialist

Leidos has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Application Specialist at the DOE Portsmouth (Piketon, Ohio) site. The position will be part of an IT team responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, configuration management and troubleshooting of Commercial-off-the-shelf software applications and approved custom developed applications to support business requirements/needs.

• Design, develop and maintain software applications to meet business requirements
• Provide support for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications
• Provide support for complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases and system access
• Interface with software vendors to analyze, implement or resolve issues with software applications
• Recommend software solutions to meet end user and business needs
• Support Cyber Security compliance and audit/assessment preparations
• Consult with business organizations to identify needs/requirements
• Develops and maintains documentation, user manuals, guides and technical information associated with software applications
• Supports recommendations and plans for software development, operations and procurements
• Apply software updates and patches
• Perform work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Remediate Cyber Security vulnerabilities within required time frames
• Identify and resolve software issues
• Build and foster good working relationships with coworkers, customers and visitors
• Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or five years additional experience to substitute for the degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
• Experience with the implementation, operation and maintenance of COTS software
• Strong attention to detail with organization and time management skills
• Must have exceptional analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and during interactions with fellow employees and customers.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• High level of discretion handling sensitive data

• DOE site experience
• Active DOE clearance
• Related industry-recognized certifications
• Software development experience
• Database experience

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September 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $

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

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement.

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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…