CACI International

Database Specialist

CACI International$103K — $218K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • Experience in database administration or engineering
  • Proficient in SQL and database security principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments
  • Excellent communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain enterprise database environments
  • Design and implement relational and non-relational database solutions
  • Monitor and improve database performance
  • Develop strategies for database backup and disaster recovery
  • Support database security and compliance
  • Collaborate with developers to optimize performance
  • Create technical documentation and operational procedures

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness programs
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Family support initiatives
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Database Specialist

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibilities

Depending on experience and level, responsibilities may include:

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical applications.

  • Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational database solutions that meet performance, scalability, and availability requirements.

  • Monitor database performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and resource utilization.

  • Perform database tuning, query optimization, indexing, and capacity planning.

  • Develop and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, and high-availability strategies.

  • Support database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance with organizational security requirements.

  • Design and maintain database schemas, logical and physical data models, metadata, and enterprise data standards.

  • Collaborate with software developers to optimize application performance and database integration.

  • Develop automation scripts and tools that streamline database administration, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

  • Perform database migrations, upgrades, patching, and technology refresh initiatives.

  • Analyze data quality, integrity, and system performance while resolving database-related incidents and operational issues.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation, database standards, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams.

  • Support cloud migration initiatives and hybrid database environments where applicable.

  • Senior-level professionals may define enterprise database architecture, establish technical standards, mentor junior personnel, and lead modernization initiatives across multiple programs.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications vary based on position level.

  • High School diploma with relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Experience supporting database administration, database engineering, database development, data analysis, or enterprise data management.

  • Knowledge of relational database concepts, SQL, database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning.

  • Experience troubleshooting database issues and supporting production environments.

  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments.

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience administering enterprise database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or other commercial or open-source database technologies.

  • Experience designing enterprise database architectures and implementing scalable, highly available database solutions.

  • Experience with database replication, clustering, failover, and disaster recovery technologies.

  • Knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and enterprise data governance.

  • Experience supporting cloud database technologies within Microsoft Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.

  • Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.

  • Experience with database monitoring, performance analytics, and enterprise management tools.

  • Experience supporting DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated database deployments.

  • Experience supporting Federal Government or Department of State enterprise IT environments.

  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database Administrator Professional, AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, CompTIA Data+, or comparable database, cloud, or data management certifications.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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