​​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   If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. 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.