Oracle Database Administrator

CACI International Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness / health programs

Education & training

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to support a DoD modernization effort. You will administer Oracle 19c databases on Linux and Windows, ensure high availability with DataGuard, and contribute to a secure, scalable, container-enabled stack for a national-level program.

The role requires Top Secret clearance, 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience, and collaboration with DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams to deploy robust database solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Oracle DataGuard implementation and administration (mandatory).
• Strong experience with Oracle 19c installation, configuration, tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL preferred) and familiarity with Windows-based Oracle environments.
• Experience with RMAN backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and infrastructure issues across multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery architectures.
• Solid communication and documentation skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle Database environments (primarily 19c) across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Implement, manage, and monitor Oracle DataGuard for high availability, replication, and disaster recovery (required).
• Perform database tuning, query optimization, capacity planning, and performance troubleshooting.
• Support deployments, upgrades, schema changes, and release activities in coordination with developers and functional/technical teams.
• Ensure database security compliance, including baseline hardening, patching, auditing, and STIG-aligned configuration.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and program-approved backup tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database issues across dev, test, and production environments.
• Maintain database documentation, operational runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with application, DevSecOps, system administration, and cybersecurity teams to integrate database services with CI/CD pipelines and secure architectures.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours maintenance windows as required to support mission-critical availability.

Skills

Oracle DBA

DataGuard

Linux admin

Performance tuning

HA/DR architecture

Security compliance

Documentation

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)

RMAN

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

Join a mission-critical DoD modernization effort supporting a major financial and acquisitions system relied on for more than 20 years. You will play a key role administering and optimizing Oracle databases as the program transitions from legacy infrastructure to a modern RHEL-based, container-enabled technical stack.

You can leverage your Oracle expertise to ensure high availability, security, and performance for production environments supporting a national-level customer. You will collaborate with system administrators, developers, security teams, and DevSecOps engineers to design robust database solutions that drive program success.

You will contribute directly to modernizing infrastructure by applying your Oracle 19c, DataGuard, Linux, and Windows expertise to a highly visible, high-impact program.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle Database environments (primarily 19c) across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Implement, manage, and monitor Oracle DataGuard for high availability, replication, and disaster recovery (required).
• Perform database tuning, query optimization, capacity planning, and performance troubleshooting.
• Support deployments, upgrades, schema changes, and release activities in coordination with developers and functional/technical teams.
• Ensure database security compliance, including baseline hardening, patching, auditing, and STIG-aligned configuration.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and program-approved backup tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database issues across dev, test, and production environments.
• Maintain database documentation, operational runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with application, DevSecOps, system administration, and cybersecurity teams to integrate database services with CI/CD pipelines and secure architectures.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours maintenance windows as required to support mission-critical availability.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Oracle DataGuard implementation and administration (mandatory).
• Strong experience with Oracle 19c installation, configuration, tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Linux (RHEL preferred) and familiarity with Windows-based Oracle environments.
• Experience with RMAN backup/recovery, performance tuning, and database security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and infrastructure issues across multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of high availability, replication, and disaster recovery architectures.
• Solid communication and documentation skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and functional teams.

Desired

• Experience supporting DoD, federal financial systems, or other high-security environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized or cloud-adjacent architectures.
• Experience working with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) or other monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of STIGs, DISA compliance, and secure database configuration.
• Certifications such as Oracle OCP/OCA, Linux+, RHCSA, or related DBA credentials.

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
• time off benefits

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$86,600 - $181,800

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.