Mongo Database Engineer

CACI International Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Mongo Database Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: None Type of Travel: None * * *

Exciting Career Opportunity: Mongo Database Engineer at CACI!

Are you passionate about cutting‑edge technology and national security? CACI is looking for a talented Mongo Database Engineer to join our dynamic team in Linthicum, Maryland. This is your chance to be at the forefront of developing and maintaining secure IT infrastructure for the Intelligence Community, playing a pivotal role in enhancing U.S. intelligence and national security systems.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a team that values creativity and innovation.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working hybrid (subject to active requirement that supports unclassified tasking, eligible after 90 days for new hires).
• Professional Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for learning and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a Difference: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and be part of a team that values your expertise and contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state‑of‑the‑art database solutions.
• Enhance information security through automated processes and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate on critical initiatives to streamline and secure data operations.
• Advance technological solutions vital to national security.
• Lead the shift from manual to automated system security processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated database structures.
• Create efficient workflows and provide timely solutions for system updates.
• Develop database parsers and loaders to optimize data management.
• Build and test Python‑based REST endpoints and microservices using Django and Flask.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise tuning and optimizing an existing Mongo implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• An active NSA TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or 5 years equivalent DBE experience).
• 8+ years of Database Engineering experience on similar projects.
• Proficiency in Python, MongoDB/MariaDB, Django/Flask, and microservices.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or similar document‑oriented NoSQL database technology.
• Proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of database design principles and practices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of information security principles and practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Swagger, AWS/C2S, Docker, and version control systems.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Experience with cloud‑based database solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Previous experience working with the Intelligence Community or in national security roles.

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.

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. The proposed salary range for this position is $105,100–$231,100.

CACIT 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.