Security Data & Automation Engineer

Position:Security Data & Automation Engineer

Location: Knoxville, TN

Job :552

# of Openings:1

Founded in 1999 in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Cadre5 provides innovative technical solutions to our customers locally and nationally. Our Cadre5 Lab Partners division has partnered with the Information Technology Services Directorate (ITSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to recruit a Security Data & Automation Engineer who will be responsible for acquiring, ingesting, transforming, and operationalizing data from diverse sources into storage and processing systems.

This role is critical to ensuring data is accurate, secure, and ready for analysis, while also supporting custom application development, automation, advanced integrations, and AI capabilities.

ORNL delivers scientific discoveries and technical breakthroughs needed to realize solutions in energy and national security and provides economic benefit to the nation. This premier research institution located near Knoxville in Oak Ridge, TN, addresses national needs through impactful research and world-leading research centers.

This is a full-time, permanent position that requires on‑site work in Oak Ridge, TN.

• Working with highly talented team members

• Data Acquisition and Pipeline Development
  • Identify and connect to data sources such as databases, APIs, file systems, and streaming platforms.
  • Develop, automate, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ingestion workflows.
• Data Transformation, Cleaning, and Integration
  • Process raw data into usable formats through parsing, validation, enrichment, and conversion.
  • Integrate data from multiple sources into cohesive, reliable datasets.
• ETL, Automation, and API Integration
  • Design, implement, monitor, and optimize ETL processes, automation flows, and advanced API integrations.
  • Troubleshoot ingestion, workflow, and integration issues to ensure consistent performance and scalability.
• Application Development and AI Integration
  • Develop and maintain custom applications and automation tools using Python and Git-based workflows.
  • Support advanced AI integration, including hardware/software deployment and inference optimization.
• Data Storage, Security, and Compliance
  • Ensure data is stored securely and remains accessible to downstream systems and users.
  • Document ingestion processes, transformations, and sources while maintaining compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or combination of experience and education will be considered for exceptionally technically proficient candidates
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Git-based development workflows.
• Experience with ETL, automation, and integration tools such as Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with APIs, orchestration, and workflow automation.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration, inference workflows, and supporting hardware/software environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance is required. This requires US Citizenship.

Cadre5 offers excellent pay and benefits, to include full medical, dental, and vision coverage coupled with 401K match, 15 days PTO, and 10 holidays.

Cadre5 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Cadre5 is an E-Verify Employer.