Data Analytics Engineer - PRIME, Hybrid - CI poly

stanleyreid; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid is recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations for DoD/IC. You will design, build, and optimize data pipelines transforming complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence for national security efforts.

The role requires 9+ years in data or software engineering, strong ETL experience, and hands-on work with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS, plus Java testing. A TS/SCI with CI poly and DoD 8570 IAT II are required.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in data or software engineering; Bachelor's in related field.
• Experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks.
• Hands-on with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS).
• Proficient in Java with unit and integration testing.
• Secret clearance with DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines for national security data.
• Collaborate with DoD/IC teams to deliver mission-critical data solutions.
• Ensure reliability through testing and code quality practices.

Skills

ETL pipelines

Kafka

NiFi

AWS

Java testing

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Kafka

NiFi

AWS (S3, SQS)

Java

Job description

• Herndon, VA

Who We Are

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence supporting national security efforts.

Qualified Senior Data Engineer should have the below skills:

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelors in a related field


• Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks


• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS)


• Proficiency in Java with experience in unit and integration testing


• Secret clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher)

Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements.

This work supports a hybrid work model with 1-2 days onsite (Columbia, MD) a week, the remainder will be remote. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance.

Salary for this role is between $133,000 – $238,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.