Data Engineer

Core4ce Careers; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Generous holiday schedules

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Data Engineer to support DCO AI-enabled cyber security analytics at U.S. Cyber Command (USCC). The role involves developing and maintaining software systems and data pipelines powering DoDIN defense operations and hunt operations.

This is a mission-critical engineering position enabling cyber defense analytics for DoD networks. You will design data ingestion pipelines, collaborate with data scientists to operationalize ML models, and build APIs for enterprise and classified

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Scope Polygraph
• U.S. citizenship required
• Minimum 6 years software/data engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages
• Experience with ETL/ELT, data ingestion frameworks and pipelines
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and cloud or on-prem storage
• Strong SDLC and agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software and data processing systems for DCO analytics
• Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines for DoDIN security data and DCO metrics
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize ML models in production
• Develop APIs and data interfaces connecting DCO tools to enterprise and classified data
• Apply software engineering best practices in a classified DCO environment
• Support performance tuning and reliability for data-intensive DoDIN applications
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning
• Assist with data quality assurance for inputs to analytical models and dashboards

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

US citizenship

Software/data engineering experience

Python/Java

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL/NoSQL databases

SDLC & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related

Tools

Apache NiFi

Spark

Kafka

AWS cloud

Job description

Core4ce is seeking a Data Engineer to support DCO AI-enabled cyber security analytics at U.S. Cyber Command (USCC). The selected candidate will develop and maintain software systems and data pipelines that power USCC's analytical capabilities supporting DoDIN defense operations and hunt operations. This is a mission-critical engineering role — the systems built here directly enable the cyber defense analytics that protect DoD networks from adversary activity.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and data processing systems that enable DCO analytics supporting DoDIN threat detection and cyber defense operations at DCDC
• Build and optimize data ingestion pipelines that collect, transform, and load DoDIN security data, threat intelligence feeds, and DCO operational metrics into enterprise analytics platforms
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate and operationalize DCO-focused ML models within the production analytics environment supporting DCDC decision-making
• Develop APIs, microservices, and data interfaces that connect DCO analytical tools to enterprise infrastructure and classified data sources
• Apply software engineering best practices — version control, code review, automated testing, and documentation — within a classified DCO program environment
• Support performance tuning and reliability improvements for data-intensive DCO applications handling multi-classification-level DoDIN security data
• Participate in agile development ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and backlog management for DCO capability development
• Assist with data quality assurance processes to ensure integrity of inputs feeding DCO analytical models and dashboards

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph
• U.S. citizenship required
• Minimum 6 years of software engineering or data engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar high-level programming languages
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data ingestion frameworks, and pipeline orchestration tools
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and cloud or on-premise storage solutions
• Strong foundation in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies

Preferred:

• Experience with Apache NiFi, Spark, Kafka, or similar data pipeline technologies used in DoD or IC environments \
• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native data services in a classified context
• Prior experience supporting DoD or IC data engineering programs, preferably DCO or cyber defense focused
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters— supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.