Data Platform Engineer Security Clearance

Position:
Data Platform Engineer

Location:

Remote, with the ability to attend meeting at Joint Base Andrews periodically.

Position

Description:

As a Data Engineer in this role, you will collaborate closely with various combatant commands, offering technical guidance for navigating the WDP environment. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting access control issues and resolving challenges related to missing Python libraries, ensuring seamless operations for all stakeholders. You will develop and maintain Databricks notebooks and workflows, supporting the auditing of engineering practices across the Embedded Support Division (ESD).

Leveraging your expertise, you will utilize APIs from platforms such as Databricks, Git Lab, and Confluence to collect and analyze project activity data throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial development through deployment and ongoing usage. You will play a key role in assisting ESD leadership with the research evaluation, and implementation of new features and tools designed to enhance the technical environment.

Current initiatives involve integrating JIRA and Git Lab to improve visibility into project activities and exploring the deployment of Git Lab on SIPR WDP to bolster engineering capabilities at higher classification levels. Managing the Central team’s Git Lab repository will be a core responsibility, where you will establish standards for merge requests and code reviews. Additionally, you will be instrumental in setting up and maintaining integrations between Git Lab and Databricks, enabling a foundational CI pipeline that streamlines development processes within the team.

Exposure to tools such as Dev Sec Ops , Jira, Confluence, and experience with API development and Python will be highly beneficial for success in this dynamic and impactful position. This position is remote, with the ability to attend meeting at Joint Base Andrews periodically.

Required Experience:

* Experience with Git Lab for repository management, merge requests, and code reviews

• Proficiency in Databricks, developing and maintaining notebooks and workflows
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  practices
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation
• API development and integration skills (Databricks, Git Lab, Confluence, etc.)
• Advanced Python programming skills
• Ability to troubleshoot access controls and resolve issues with Python libraries
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams

Education:

* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience (approx. 8+ years in cloud/software engineering).

• Security Clearance: SECRET with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.