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You will support and optimize a large-scale ServiceNow platform environment that is mission-critical to national security operations. The role focuses on PostgreSQL database performance, SQL optimization, data architecture, scalability, integrations, and troubleshooting of data-intensive workloads across the ServiceNow ecosystem.\nThe ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise relational databases and SQL, with deep, hands-on PostgreSQL experience. They have supported high-volume SaaS or application platforms. Familiarity with ServiceNow architecture and data models is preferred, as is experience with ServiceNow RaptorDB Professional. The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a secure, fast-paced environment.\nResponsibilities:\nDatabase Administration & Performance Engineering:\nProvide database and SQL expertise in support of enterprise ServiceNow environments, applications, integrations, and reporting workloads.\nAnalyze and troubleshoot database performance issues, including inefficient queries, large-table operations, indexing, transaction performance, and high-volume data access patterns.\nIdentify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements to queries, table structures, data models, archival strategies, and application design.\nReview SQL and data-access patterns associated with integrations, reporting, analytics, ETL/data pipelines, APIs, and custom applications.\nMonitor database and application performance, availability, and capacity metrics, and proactively identify trends and potential issues.\nSupport capacity planning and performance analysis for large and rapidly growing ServiceNow datasets.\nAssist with data retention, archival, purge, and lifecycle-management strategies.\nManage database backup, recovery, and storage solutions.\nSupport database hardening, patching, and compliance with DoD/Federal security standards (STIGs, DISA, NIST).\nDevelop and maintain scripts and automation (e.g., PL/pgSQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash) for database provisioning, configuration management, and routine maintenance.\nSupport and manage databases hosted on AWS EC2, including instance sizing, storage (EBS) performance, snapshots and backups, and network connectivity. ServiceNow Platform Support:\nAdvise development teams on database design, query optimization, normalization/denormalization, indexing, and efficient data-access practices.\nSupport ServiceNow upgrades, migrations, major platform changes, and database modernization initiatives.\nWork with ServiceNow and internal engineering teams on RaptorDB-related performance, migration, analytics, and architecture considerations.\nSupport incident, problem, and root-cause analysis for performance and data-related production issues. General Duties:\nPartner with ServiceNow platform architects, developers, administrators, network, security, infrastructure, and application teams to improve platform performance, scalability, and reliability.\nWork within an Agile/Scrum team, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and delivering database work in alignment with sprint priorities.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, performance baselines, and database best practices.\nParticipate in the on-call support rotation and provide occasional off-hours support as needed.\nRespond to critical system alerts and incidents in a timely manner.\nSupport accreditation and certification activities in alignment with RMF (Risk Management Framework). Required Qualifications:\nActive TS/SCI with Polygraph.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).\nExperience in federal government or DoD environments.\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, or relevant database certifications.\nCurrent IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).\nServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) completed within 60 days of start date.\n5+ years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or SQL performance engineering, with at least 3 years focused on PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy in database changes, configurations, and deliverables.\nAbility to write clear, accurate, and usable documentation (e.g., runbooks, procedures, performance baselines) that others can follow and maintain.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with platform engineers, developers, architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.\nStrong willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements.\nAbility to work effectively in a secure, team-oriented, mission-driven environment.\nSelf-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nAbility to translate database-level findings into actionable recommendations for ServiceNow developers and architects.\nProactive about performance, scalability, data quality, and operational reliability.\nDesired Qualifications:\nServiceNow platform architecture, data model, tables, and relationships, including large-table considerations.\nExperience with ServiceNow RaptorDB Professional, including: o Understanding of its architecture, performance characteristics, and migration considerations. SQL-based data access, analytical workloads, column-store technologies, or large-scale operational analytics.\nServiceNow Performance Analytics, Workflow Data Fabric, or related data and analytics capabilities.\nServiceNow query and transaction performance, including how GlideRecord and application data-access patterns affect the database.\nServiceNow integration and data-load mechanisms (REST/SOAP integrations, Import Sets, and Transform Maps) and their impact on database load.\nServiceNow at enterprise scale, including environments with very large datasets, high transaction volumes, or significant reporting and analytics requirements.\nPerformance troubleshooting and optimization in a ServiceNow environment. Advanced SQL skills, with demonstrated experience analyzing and optimizing complex queries.\nStrong understanding of relational database concepts, including:\no Query execution and optimization.\no Indexing strategies.\no Data modeling.\no Transactions and locking.\no Database performance tuning.\no Large-table and high-volume data management.\no Data retention and archival.\nExperience supporting highly available, high-volume enterprise application environments.\nStrong troubleshooting skills across application, database, integration, and infrastructure layers.\nExperience analyzing performance problems using database, application, and platform telemetry.\nExperience administering databases on AWS EC2, Amazon RDS, or comparable cloud-hosted infrastructure.\nUnderstanding of REST APIs, integrations, ETL/data pipelines, and enterprise data movement patterns.\nWorking knowledge of database hardening, patch management, and security compliance (e.g., STIGs).\nExperience scripting and automating routine database tasks (e.g., PL/pgSQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash). \n-What You Can Expect:\nA culture of integrity.\nAt 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.\nAn environment of trust.\nCACI 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.\nA focus on continuous growth.\nTogether, 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.\nPay Range:\nThere 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. 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