Data Engineer | Active Secret clearance

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the government technology sector, focusing on delivering critical data engineering solutions for mission-critical government programs. It addresses challenges related to modernizing, enhancing, operating, and maintaining data systems within secure cloud environments, specifically AWS GovCloud. The team supports large-scale data architectures and migration from on-premises to cloud-based platforms to meet evolving governmental data needs.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Data Engineer will contribute technical expertise to develop, maintain, and optimize data architectures and pipelines that support mission-critical systems. This role ensures scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions are delivered, enabling the organization to fulfill its operational requirements. The position is central to advancing data infrastructure and enhancing data accessibility and reliability within a secure government environment.

3. Responsibilities:

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain data architectures and databases in AWS GovCloud.

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and API integrations.

• Implement and manage databases and data delivery systems.

• Transform data into actionable insights through analysis and reporting.

• Develop ETL processes for data extraction, loading, and synchronization.

• Enforce data governance and quality controls; monitor ETL/ELT job performance.

• Troubleshoot and improve system performance.

• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and stakeholders to support functional and performance goals.

• Document data architecture and system designs for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Conduct technical planning, system integration, and risk assessments.

4. Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance.

• 10+ years of data engineering experience.

• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL tools such as Pentaho.

• Proficiency in PostgreSQL administration and SQL querying.

• Experience migrating Oracle PL/SQL procedures to Amazon Aurora DB, Postgres, or MySQL.

• Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and database optimization.

• Knowledge of data security and compliance best practices.

• Experience with GitLab, Liquibase, and CI/CD pipelines preferred.

• Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Debezium, RabbitMQ.

• Background in network and cybersecurity design, especially regarding Navy capabilities.

• Prior Navy experience.

• Experience with cloud data services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Cloud RDS (AWS RDS, Aurora).

• SAFe methodology knowledge.

• Experience with data warehousing and BI tools such as RedShift, MicroStrategy, Erwin Data Modeler.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go.

• Strong communication skills for interaction with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently.

• Certification: 8570/8140 - IAT II CompTIA Security+ CE.

• Preferred certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Engineer, Oracle Database Certified Associate, or equivalent (must obtain within 3 months if not held).

• US Citizenship required.

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $149,500, with actual salary determined based on experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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