CACI International Inc · 8 hours ago
Database Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $266K/yr
10+ years expCACI International Inc is seeking a Database Engineer to join their IBS-NS Next Generation team to architect and implement a modern database infrastructure. The role involves leading the design and migration strategy for databases, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
SoftwareInformation TechnologyService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, high-performance, and fault-tolerant database architectures for the Next Generation IBS-NS software suite, supporting migration from legacy Oracle systems to modern database paradigms
Architect database solutions optimized for microservices deployed on OpenShift, including RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, CouchDB)
Develop and optimize database schemas, indexing strategies, partitioning schemes, and connection pooling configurations for large-scale, containerized applications
Automate database provisioning and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Ansible, Terraform, and Helm Charts
Integrate database schema migrations into CI/CD pipelines for version control and GitOps workflows for automated change management
Perform database performance tuning through query optimization, EXPLAIN plan analysis, and implementation of caching strategies using Redis or Memcached
Monitor database resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk I/O) and application performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk within OpenShift environments
Enforce DoD STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and CIS benchmarks to ensure database security compliance and implement encryption at rest and in transit using TLS, SSL, and disk-level encryption
Manage database access control using RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and OpenShift-native authentication mechanisms, integrating automated vulnerability scanning using Anchore, OpenSCAP, and SonarQube
Implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies including database replication, distributed clusters, and automated backup/restore processes
Design and execute database migration strategies ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity during transitions from Oracle to modern database platforms
Collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment, participating in Scrum ceremonies and providing database expertise during Sprint Planning, Standups, and Retrospectives
Establish and maintain database monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for real-time performance metrics, anomaly detection, and security threat identification
Develop and document database standards, best practices, and operational procedures that significantly improve existing processes and practices
Support Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, and Cybersecurity activities as they relate to database infrastructure and data protection
Contribute to monthly Program Management meetings, providing technical insights and progress updates on database initiatives
Manage schedules and coordinate activities for database team members as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or related data management roles
Expert-level knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS) including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB, with proven experience in database design, optimization, and administration
Demonstrated experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, or CouchDB in production environments
Strong proficiency in SQL programming, query optimization, and database performance tuning techniques
Hands-on experience with containerized database deployments, preferably using OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration platforms
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Ansible, Terraform, or Helm Charts for database automation and provisioning
Experience integrating database schema management tools (Liquibase, Flyway) into CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices including DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, database encryption standards, and security compliance requirements
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred
Experience leading database migration projects from legacy systems (particularly Oracle) to modern cloud-native database platforms
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, pgAdmin, MySQL Workbench, or Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM)
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), PostgreSQL Certified Professional, MongoDB Certified DBA, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments supporting Department of Defense or government programs
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits
Company
CACI International Inc
At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
John Mengucci
President & CEO
Darryl W Burke
Senior Vice President / Air Force Client Executive
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