​​Application and 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 , confi guration management and troubleshooting of Commercial-off-the-shelf software applications and approved custom devel oped 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

Support s 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

B uild and foster good working relationship s with coworkers, customers and visitors

Close work orders with detailed resolution and in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

Requires a B achelor’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 e xcellent 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 c ustomers .

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, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.