Senior Geospatial Data Engineer

CACI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI in Denver seeks a Senior Geospatial Data Engineer to design end-to-end geospatial pipelines from ingest to analyst visualization using a FOSS4G and ArcGIS stack. You will develop Python-based analytics in notebooks and manage GeoParquet datasets, enabling production-ready workflows for NGA mission users.

You will collaborate with AGIS delivery teams, lead refinement sessions, and provide PI Planning input in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 8+ years in software or data engineering, with at least 5 years in geospatial domains
• Proficiency in Python geospatial stack: GDAL, Fiona, Shapely, GeoPandas, Rasterio
• Strong Jupyter Notebook development experience for analytical workflows
• Working knowledge of the FOSS4G ecosystem (QGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, GRASS)
• GeoParquet/columnar formats in production environments
• ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise administration
• B.S. in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end geospatial data pipelines from ingest through analyst-facing visualization, leveraging GDAL/OGR-based transformation and processing across diverse data formats
• Develop and maintain Python-based analytical environments via Jupyter Notebooks tailored to NGA mission user workflows
• Manage GeoParquet datasets within the program’s data lake architecture; implement and extend columnar format pipelines for production use
• Administer ArcGIS Server services and portal configurations; integrate with the FOSS4G toolchain including QGIS, GeoServer, and MapServer
• Collaborate with the AGIS Search team on spatial data indexing and AI-assisted retrieval integration
• Lead technical refinement sessions and provide PI Planning input on data engineering epics and cross-team dependencies

Skills

Geospatial data engineering

Python programming

Geospatial analysis

Jupyter Notebook development

Agile/SAFe awareness

Education

BS in Geography, GIS, CS

Tools

GDAL

Fiona

Shapely

GeoPandas

Rasterio

QGIS

GeoServer

MapServer

GRASS

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Enterprise

GeoParquet

Job description

Job Title: Senior Geospatial Data Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 8/1/2026

**The Opportunity:

CACI’s AGIS Release Train delivers the geospatial data infrastructure and analytical capabilities that NGA analysts rely on every day to drive intelligence decisions. Our team operates at the intersection of cutting-edge open-source geospatial technology and mission-critical intelligence workflows — building the pipelines, visualization tools, and analytical environments that transform raw geospatial data into decision advantage.

As a Senior Geospatial Data Engineer, you will lead pipeline development, tool integration, and visualization capability delivery across a FOSS4G-centric stack. You will work directly with NGA mission users and AGIS delivery teams to shape how intelligence professionals interact with geospatial data — from ingest all the way to analyst-facing visualization.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver end-to-end geospatial data pipelines from ingest through analyst-facing visualization, leveraging GDAL/OGR-based transformation and processing across diverse data formats
• Develop and maintain Python-based analytical environments via Jupyter Notebooks tailored to NGA mission user workflows
• Manage GeoParquet datasets within the program’s data lake architecture; implement and extend columnar format pipelines for production use
• Administer ArcGIS Server services and portal configurations; integrate with the FOSS4G toolchain including QGIS, GeoServer, and MapServer
• Collaborate with the AGIS Search team on spatial data indexing and AI-assisted retrieval integration
• Lead technical refinement sessions and provide PI Planning input on data engineering epics and cross-team dependencies

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 8+ years of software or data engineering experience, with at least 5 years in geospatial domains
• Proficiency in the Python geospatial stack: GDAL, Fiona, Shapely, GeoPandas, Rasterio
• Strong Jupyter Notebook development experience for analytical and mission workflows
• Working knowledge of the FOSS4G ecosystem (QGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, GRASS)
• GeoParquet/columnar format experience in production environments
• ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Enterprise administration
• B.S. in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Desired:

• Familiarity with OGC service standards (WMS, WFS, WCS)
• Experience operating within SAFe or Agile delivery frameworks
• CI Poly clearance**

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
• time off benefits

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.