Data Engineer Expert Security Clearance

Data Engineer Expert – Herndon, VA

Seeking a highly motivated, self‑directed professional for a Data Engineering role. In this role, you will design and maintain data pipelines, collaborate closely with development teams, and help deliver reliable data solutions that enable teams to transform data into actionable insights.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

• Build and maintain reliable data pipelines that support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large datasets.
• Partner with software developers and engineering teams to integrate data solutions into existing systems and applications.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries to support data retrieval, transformation, and analysis.
• Work with relational databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, and MySQL to store, manage, and access data.
• Develop scripts and automation using Python, Linux, and shell scripting to support data processing tasks.
• Operate within AWS environments to support cloud‑based data infrastructure and workflows.
• Prepare and structure data outputs in usable formats for analysis and downstream systems, including JSON.

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience developing or maintaining data pipelines in collaboration with development teams.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience with Python.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with SPARC environments and relational databases including Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
• Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining SQL queries.
• 4+ years of experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting.
• Experience preparing and managing structured and unstructured datasets, including JSON formats.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache NiFi or Apache Airflow.
• 4+ years of development experience with Java or Scala.
• Experience managing or supporting EMR or SPARC clusters.
• Background in performance tuning and optimization of data pipelines or large data systems.
• 4+ years of experience working with Hive or Iceberg.
• Familiarity with implementing cloud‑based security practices.
• Experience using ACM processes for code deployment.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• College America 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services