Data Automation Engineer

bcmcllc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

95% employer paid medical, dental & vision coverages

401k with company match

11 standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave

Job summary

bcmcllc is looking for a Data Automation Engineer to support a critical mission involving cyber-attacks incident response. The successful candidate will develop automation solutions for data pipeline development and analysis workflows that enhance workflow efficiency.

This role requires 5+ years of experience, strong Python skills, and understanding of automation frameworks. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries.
• Understanding of database systems and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiatives.
• Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy.
• Implement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automation.

Skills

Python programming

Data pipeline development

Automation engineering

ETL processes

APIs and integration technologies

Git version control

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Data Automation Engineer to support this critical customer mission.

The Data Automation Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions to support technology integration activities, focusing on data pipeline development, automated analysis workflows, and integration automation. This role addresses manual workflow pain points and enables scaling of technology capabilities through intelligent automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiatives
• Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy
• Implement data integration automation between pilot and production systems
• Support Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform development and enhancement
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasks
• Create data transformation and normalization automation
• Support AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering automation
• Develop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systems
• Implement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automation
• Document automation solutions and maintain code repositories
• Support scaling automation from pilot to production environments
• Optimize automation performance and efficiency
• Collaborate with analysts to identify automation opportunities
• Ensure automation solutions maintain data quality and integrity
• Support continuous improvement of automated capabilities

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries
• Experience developing data pipelines and ETL processes
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration tools
• Experience with APIs and integration technologies
• Understanding of database systems and data modeling
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

Desired Skills

• Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity tools
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparation
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect)
• Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs

Required Education

• BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140 IAT Level III
• CSSLP

Our Company Overview

Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered promising highest quality and services to all of our clients.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary
• 95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, & vision coverages
• 100% employer paid for employee life, STD & LTD disability coverages
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent & health care
• 11 standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave

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