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Job Title: Senior Geospatial Database Administrator

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 1/1/2099

The Opportunity:

CACI's AGIS Release Train is at the forefront of delivering enterprise geospatial data capabilities in direct support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

Our team designs, optimizes, and governs the spatial data infrastructure that underpins intelligence workflows at scale — converting complex geospatial data into actionable intelligence for our nation's most critical missions.

We work hand-in-hand with NGA mission partners and Agile delivery teams to build systems that are performant, secure, and built to last.

As a Senior Geospatial Database Administrator, you will serve as the technical authority for enterprise database architecture across a multi-team SAFe Agile environment. You will drive database design decisions, establish governance standards, and mentor the next generation of DBAs — all while directly enabling mission outcomes at one of the world's premier geospatial intelligence organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture decisions across relational and NoSQL geospatial platforms, including PostGIS and Oracle Spatial schema design, performance tuning, and indexing strategy

• Implement and manage cloud-native table formats (Apache Iceberg, Apache Parquet) supporting large-scale geospatial data lake environments

• Partner with the OpenShift platform team on containerized database deployments and cloud-native operations

• Define and enforce data governance, access controls, and retention policies in compliance with NGA standards

• Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs; actively contribute to sprint planning and Program Increment (PI) objectives across the Release Train

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI Poly

• 8+ years of database engineering experience, with at least 5 years in geospatial contexts

• Expert-level PostgreSQL/PostGIS; working proficiency in Oracle Spatial or SQL Server

• Hands-on experience with NoSQL platforms (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) for spatial data applications

• Demonstrated production use of Apache Iceberg and/or Parquet in data pipeline environments

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Geography, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Desired:

• Familiarity with OpenShift/Kubernetes for database containerization

• Experience operating within SAFe or Agile delivery frameworks

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:

$98,500-$206,800

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.