Data Replication Specialist

Leidos is seeking a Data Replication Specialist to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA's Digital Modernization Strategy. Join one of our high performing teams responsible supporting the Databases for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We are a team of forward-looking professionals in need of a strong candidate with these key required skills: Strong experience with replication, scripting, RDBMS experience, and excellent communication skills.

If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!

TEAM CULTURE

Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer "yes" to the following questions:

• Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
• Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
• Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
• Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
• Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

MENTORSHIP & CAREER GROWTH

Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced team members will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around you, this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. Find your "Why" with us and take your place in our Leidos Family!!

• Be a key resource for replication to enhance the digital modernization efforts for our customer.

• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards, or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.

• Attend all customer technical discussions/design/development meetings and provide technical inputs to further enhance the quality/process.

• Provide guidance/support/training to other junior/mid-level staff.

• All other duties as assigned or directed.

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

• Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

• Excellent Communication skills.

All candidates must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD & must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Demonstrated experience in log-based Replication technology.

• Demonstrated experience with IIDR and CDC.

• Experience in acquiring and replicating data from various legacy and distributed databases including flat file replication.

• Demonstrated Experience in replicating data from DB2 z/OS, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

• Experience in the installation, configuration, upgrades, and day to day operation of replication technology.

• Experience in the data transformation efforts from legacy to new and alternative technologies.

• Hands on experience working on Linux environment and strong scripting experience in shell scripting.

• Experience in automating replication tasks and processes using batch or bash scripting.

• Provide 24x7 on-call rotation and weekend work as needed.

• Strong understanding of source control systems.

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Working with Git and Bitbucket for source control.

• Strong experience with Python.

• Experience working with DB2 mainframe database.

• Experience working with PostgreSQL database and logical replication.

• Working knowledge of Ansible and Ansible best practices.

• AWS hands-on experience.

• Experience administering cloud solutions.

• Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.

• Experience with Kafka.

• Experience with Ansible development.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find your passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status. We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.

Are you an US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.

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Original Posting Date:

2024-06-18

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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.