Database Specialist

The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design development implementation and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced innovative and motivated Database Specialist to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer the Defense Intelligence Agency. As our Database Specialist you will play a critical role in sustaining reliable resilient and highperformance database services across globally distributed missioncritical environments. Acting as a key member of a global 24/7 operations team you will maintain operational ownership of enterprise database services ensuring stability availability and rapid recovery across multiple networks and security domains. You will deploy configure and operate database solutions; monitor performance and service health; execute backup and recovery operations; implement security controls; support customer DBAs and application teams; and participate in testing and fielding activities for new engineered capabilities.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy operate and maintain engineered and tested database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server Azure Database and other relational database platforms
• Configure and support highly available and clustered database architectures aligned with DR and COOP requirements
• Monitor database performance capacity availability and servicelevel indicators to identify trends prevent incidents and ensure optimal user experience
• Perform Tier 2 troubleshooting incident analysis and break/fix support across all assigned database systems and environments.
• Execute scheduled and ad hoc maintenance patching updates and upgrades within authorized change windows
• Manage database access controls role assignments permissions and delegated administration
• Conduct backup restoration and datamigration operations for both standalone and clustered database environments
• Support stakeholder DBAs and mission application teams by configuring maintaining and troubleshooting database connectivity and performance
• Enforce security and encryption policies for data at rest and in transit across all database systems
• Analyze requirements concepts of operations and architectures to ensure deployed database solutions meet availability reliability and resiliency objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering teams and Government stakeholders to refine database-operability and service requirements
• Work independently or in small teams to perform updates upgrades maintenance and operational tasks across multiple networks and security domains
• Contribute to Beta testing Acceptance testing and Blue/Green fielding strategies for new engineered solutions
• Coordinate with Tier 3 and Engineering resources for advanced troubleshooting and remediation efforts
• Utilize Lab facilities for incident investigation design validation and feasibility testing of database enhancements
• Develop test cases and scripts to ensure complete test coverage for database components prior to deployment
• Produce SOPs knowledge base artifacts documentation and compliance materials that support operational activities
• Provide continuous patch management across designated systems
• Provide information and coordination for approved POA&Ms and other compliance artifacts
• Participate in Continual Service Improvement (CSI) efforts and evaluate emerging technologies for potential enhancement of database services

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start
• DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security)
• Microsoft Certified SQL Server Engineer Microsoft Certified Azure Database Engineer Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate IBM Db2 Database Associate or equivalent
• An AA and 10 years of experience BS/BA and 8 years of experience MS/MA and 6 years of experience or PhD and 4 years of experience
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience integrating operating and maintaining IT hardware and software solutions
• Experience supporting relational database platforms in operational environments including troubleshooting tuning patching monitoring backup/restore and datamigration activities
• Experience implementing and maintaining clustered or highly available database architectures
• Experience performing Tier 2 support in multinetwork multidomain operational environments

Desired:

• Degree in Science Technology or Engineering
• Experience supporting mission environments with 24/7 operational requirements
• Experience performing Acceptance testing DR/COOP integrations and Blue/Green deployment activities
• Experience working in lab environments to validate designs test new configurations and perform rootcause analysis
• Experience collaborating with engineers technical writers and Government stakeholders on documentation and operational requirements
• Experience supporting databasedriven mission applications and coordinating with customer DBAs
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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 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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.