Database Operations Specialist

Company: CACI
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Database Operations Specialist Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * CACI International Inc. is excited to announce a new job opportunity available to join our team in support of the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) groundbreaking program aimed at strengthening the infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving user experience across US Marshals Service (USMS) districts. This IT modernization initiative is a critical component of ensuring the effectiveness and security of our nation’s law enforcement operations. We are looking for an experienced Database Operations Specialist to join our team on this new contract. We invite skilled and passionate individuals to join us in support of this transformative mission. The Opportunity: Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the optimal performance, security, and availability of database systems. Contribute to projects that enhance database operations, data integrity, and high availability. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Be at the forefront of database technology and best practices. Make a significant impact on the organization’s database infrastructure and data management practices. Responsibilities: Set up and manage database clustering to ensure scalability and load balancing. Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and query optimization techniques. Maintain data integrity by implementing and enforcing data validation rules, constraints, and integrity checks. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure data availability. Implement high availability solutions to ensure databases remain operational during failures or disruptions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database operations with business objectives and IT strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database processes, configurations, and procedures. Provide technical support and guidance to database administrators and other IT staff. Stay current with emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices. Participate in the procurement and evaluation of database management tools and software. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies in all database operations. Conduct regular reviews and audits of database processes to identify areas for improvement. Contribute to the continuous improvement of database operations strategies and methodologies. Engage in knowledge-sharing activities and training sessions to enhance team skills and capabilities. Qualifications: Required: Active DoD Public Trust clearance or US citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust upon hire Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Operations Specialist or in a similar database management role. Proficiency in setting up and managing database clustering. Strong skills in performance optimization techniques for databases. Expertise in maintaining data integrity and implementing data validation rules. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for database issues. Knowledge of high availability solutions and techniques. In-depth understanding of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL). Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Desired: Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or equivalent. Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL). Knowledge of database automation tools and scripts (e.g., Ansible, Python). Familiarity with containerization and microservices architectures. Experience with database performance monitoring and management tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds). - 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 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: $75,200-$158,100 CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.

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