Database Administrator

Job Title:

Database Administrator

Job Category:
Information Technology

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

None

Type of Travel:
None

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* The Opportunity

Join CACI’s National Mission Systems team within the Space Market and contribute directly to high-impact national security and defense missions. As a Database Administrator, you will work alongside experts in signal processing, software development, and systems engineering.

This role offers hands-on involvement with mission‑critical systems, opportunities for continuous learning, and mentorship from senior technical leaders. If you’re driven by purpose and eager to grow your craft while supporting vital national security work, this is an excellent place to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and support Golden Gate on Oracle RAC within a Linux environment.
• Understand and translate customer database requirements into effective database solutions.
• Develop optimal conceptual, logical, and physical data models with balanced performance and storage considerations.
• Configure, patch, and tune database management systems to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and metadata definitions.
• Ensure the effectiveness of storage, archiving, backup, and recovery processes through proactive monitoring and capacity planning.
• Regularly collaborate with technical, applications, and operational teams to maintain database integrity and security.
• Conduct performance tuning of indexes and databases to support efficient application execution.
• Support database backup and recovery operations and maintain disaster recovery readiness.
• Work closely with software engineers to enhance and support high‑volume data processing applications in a 24/7 high‑availability environment.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that improve overall performance, security, and reliability.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for database management.
• Establish and maintain access controls, security measures, and data integrity protections.

Qualifications



Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of technical experience in database design, implementation, and optimization
• Current Security+ certification..
• Expertise with Oracle, Golden Gate, and Data Guard.
• Strong SQL skills, including querying, analysis, and creation of stored procedures, triggers, and views.
• Proficiency with performance optimization techniques such as indexing, partitioning, and query tuning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on-site at the CACI facility in Sterling, VA.

Desired

• Experience supporting high‑availability or mission‑critical operational environments.
• Familiarity with automation, scripting, or tools that enhance database operations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to system reliability and improvement

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract…