Mission-Critical Database Specialist — TS/SCI

CACI International; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting mission work

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Database Specialist to sustain high‑performance database services across global, mission‑critical environments for the DIA. You will deploy, configure, and operate SQL Server, Azure Database, and related platforms while ensuring security, backup, and rapid recovery.

Join a 24/7 operations team, support fielding of new capabilities, and drive improvements in availability, resilience, and incident response across multi‑network environments.

Qualifications

• 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 data‑migration activities
• Experience implementing and maintaining clustered or highly available database architectures
• Experience performing Tier 2 support in multi‑network, multi‑domain operational environments

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and maintain 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 service‑level 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 data‑migration 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

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security+

SQL Server expertise

Azure Database

Database performance tuning

Education

AA + 10+ yrs experience

BS/BA + 8+ yrs

MS/MA + 6+ yrs

PhD + 4+ yrs

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure Database

Oracle Database

IBM Db2

Job description

CACI International is seeking a Database Specialist to sustain high‑performance database services across global, mission‑critical environments for the DIA. You will deploy, configure, and operate SQL Server, Azure Database, and related platforms while ensuring security, backup, and rapid recovery.

Join a 24/7 operations team, support fielding of new capabilities, and drive improvements in availability, resilience, and incident response across multi‑network environments.