Senior Geospatial Data Engineer

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, and time off benefits.
• The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,300 - 189,600 USD 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.
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