Senior DB Engineer: MongoDB & PostgreSQL (Hybrid)

CACI

Ashburn (VA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Database Engineer in Northern Virginia. You will serve as the data authority on an Agile Scrum team, designing, modeling, securing, and maintaining MongoDB and relational databases to support CBP and DHS missions.

The role emphasizes database architecture, performance tuning, security controls, and DevSecOps automation, with hybrid local work requirements in Ashburn, VA. Citizenship and clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to pass CBP background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience accepted.
5–7+ years of database administration/engineering, with 3+ years in MongoDB environments.

Responsibilities

Design and document data models for NoSQL and relational databases.
Administer, upgrade, and maintain MongoDB environments including high-availability configurations.
Administer and model relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
Perform query optimization, indexing decisions, and performance tuning of SQL and NoSQL workloads.
Implement database security controls including RBAC, encryption, and auditing.
Develop backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for distributed databases.
Collaborate in Agile Scrum ceremonies with developers and stakeholders.