Data Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you/

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior systems engineer to outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions for the DCI team. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in data workflows.

You will work with data ontologies, structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), and database technologies (MySQL/NoSQL), drive secure, compliant data flows, and collaborate with agile teams in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• 14 years experience as a system engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree
• Experience leading agile development models
• Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems

Responsibilities

• Outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions for the DCI team
• Work with data ontologies, structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON) and database technologies (MySQL/NoSQL); perform analytic queries on a platform
• Identify, map and model data transformation routines for multiple concurrent IC-provided data sets, support ingestion into corporate repositories, and document data flows for routing implementations
• Possess working knowledge of smart data systems, entitlements, JAVA and Splunk (highly desired)

Skills

JAVA

Splunk

Agile development

Data engineering

Data modeling

COTS/GOTS integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MySQL

NoSQL

Job description

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required. Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework

None

Basic Requirements

• 14 years experience as a system engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• Outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions for the DCI team
• Work with data ontologies, structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON) and database technologies (MySQL/NoSQL); perform analytic queries on a platform
• Identify, map and model data transformation routines for multiple concurrent IC‑provided data sets, support ingestion into corporate repositories, and document data flows for routing implementations
• Possess working knowledge of smart data systems, entitlements, JAVA and Splunk (highly desired)

Required Experience

• Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements
• Experience with JAVA and Splunk
• Experience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutions
• Experience developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid‑to‑large scale systems
• Experience leading agile development models
• Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors
• Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments
• Experience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives

Salary

$220,000 - $230,000 annually

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer‑paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer

The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

EEO Statement

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full‑time position.