Database Engineer (Senior)

CACI; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for the GMOS contract supporting the Department of State. The role leads database modernization and serves 40,000+ users across 350+ facilities with modern infrastructure and DevSecOps tooling.

Responsibilities include upgrades, backups, DHCP/IPAM, AD domain integration, and mentoring engineering teams. On-site in Ashburn, VA with up to 10% travel and a focus on secure, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years in DB/infrastructure roles.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with enterprise-scale database engineering and modernization.
• Leadership of complex database infra projects.
• Expert with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead upgrades and modernization of database services for 40,000+ users across facilities.
• Design server/storage infra including all-flash, software-defined storage, hyper-converged systems.
• Provide enterprise backups with off-site & geo-redundant storage and integrity checks.
• Manage DHCP scopes/leases and IPAM across 350+ facilities with failover.
• Implement backup/restoration infra including RMAN and cloud backups.
• Coordinate with governance forums to conform to DOS standards.
• Manage AD domain with MFA/SSO/RBAC/PAM integration.
• Lead DevSecOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube).
• Develop design docs, procedures, configurations, and DR plans.
• Mentor database engineering teams and drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Database architecture

Enterprise-scale DBs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

SonarQube

Job description

Job Title: Database Engineer (Senior) Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence.

The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives for database services across global CA IT enterprise supporting 40,000+ users across 350+ facilities
• Design and implement comprehensive server and storage filer infrastructure leveraging modern technologies including software-defined storage, all-flash arrays, and hyper-converged infrastructure
• Provide enterprise backup services including off-site redundant backup storage, geographically distributed backup repositories, and automated backup integrity checks
• Manage enterprise DHCP scopes and leases to support dynamic and scalable network configurations across 350+ facilities, implementing DHCP failover configurations and IPAM solutions
• Implement comprehensive backup and restoration infrastructure utilizing modern platforms including Oracle RMAN, enterprise backup solutions, and cloud backup services
• Lead coordination with DT via DT/EA/CST governance forums ensuring all DNS implementations, database naming conventions, and network configurations conform to DOS infrastructure standards
• Manage CA Active Directory domain providing authentication and authorization services ensuring integration with modern security protocols including MFA, SSO, RBAC, and PAM
• Master and architect DevSecOps tooling ecosystems including Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and SonarQube, constructing sophisticated CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications, implementation procedures, configuration standards, and disaster recovery plans
• Serve as technical expert and mentor for database engineering teams, providing leadership on complex database infrastructure challenges and driving innovation in database technologies

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as database engineering, database administration, infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or database architecture at enterprise scale; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience with enterprise-scale database engineering, infrastructure design, and implementing database upgrades and modernization initiatives in complex, distributed environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex database infrastructure projects, leading technical teams, and coordinating engineering initiatives across distributed enterprise environments
• Expert-level proficiency with relational database management systems including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL with deep understanding of database infrastructure
• Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading database infrastructure initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising database engineering teams

Desired:

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Advanced professional certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional
• Expertise in Oracle Exadata engineered systems, SQL Server clustering, Active Directory domain services, DNS/DHCP mngmt

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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