Senior Geospatial Database Administrator
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Job description
- 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
Requirements
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
Benefits & conditions
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