Data Engineer SME - PRIME, Hybrid - TS​/SCI San Antonio, TX

About Our Client

Our client is a woman‑owned small business that supports critical missions in the IC/DoD. They specialize in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and cloud migration.

Benefits include fully‑paid medical, 4 weeks PTO, 6% 401(k) match, and over $5,000 for training.

We are seeking a SME‑level Data Engineer to support the ingestion of mission‑critical and mission‑support data sets into a big data environment. This role is pivotal in supporting cyber and network‑related missions within military spaces. As a senior member of the team, you will focus on software infrastructure for big‑data‑scaled ingestion—understanding new data sources, implementing testing, and establishing monitoring. Additionally, you will lead the department in achieving strategic goals, ensuring data integrity, and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.

• Experience:
  
  At least 14 years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Database Engineering. (+4 additional years of relevant experience can substitute for a BS degree).
• Technical Core:
  Fluency in data extraction, custom translation development, and loading (ETL). Significant experience with Java (including unit/integration testing), Python, and SQL.
• Big Data Tools:
  Expertise in Apache NiFi (administration and troubleshooting) and data flow solutions such as Kafka and AWS S3/SQS.
• Infrastructure & Dev Ops:
  Proficiency with Linux OS (BASH), Maven, Git Lab, and YAML for schema configuration. Experience with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus.
• Certification:
  Must be certified DoD IAT II or higher (Sec+, etc).
• Mission Knowledge:
  Familiarity with cyber/network security operations and various log formats (JSON, XML).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Ability to lead a department, decompose complex technical problems, and work effectively in Agile environments.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration. Applicants who are not clearanced will not receive a response.

Hybrid schedule with onsite work performed in San Antonio, TX and Columbia, MD.

Posted on 01/15/2026