Data Analytics Engineer - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/SCI

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 9+ years in data/ software engineering, strong ETL, Kafka, NiFi, AWS, Java with testing, and a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines for actionable intelligence.
• Support mission-critical cyber and network operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL pipelines

Kafka

NiFi

AWS

Java

Unit/Integration testing

DoD 8570 IAT II

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

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