Database Engineer (Senior)
Caci, LLC - Commercial
Ashburn, VA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
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
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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 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, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is: $103,800 - $218,100
CACI 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.