About this Application and Database Specialist role at Leidos
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.
Primary Responsibilities
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 timeframes
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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
DOE site experience
Active DOE clearance
Related industry-recognized certifications
Software development experience
Database experience
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Original Posting:
September 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00The 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.
