Data Engineer Senior Principal (Hybrid)

Iron EagleX; Fort Bragg (NC); Hybrid; USD 144,500 - 195,500; Full time

Job summary

Iron EagleX is seeking a Senior Principal Data Engineer to modernize a DoW data architecture for a USASOC OTA Program. The role blends on-site work around Fort Bragg with 50% remote work, guiding a small team and collaborating with a government PM to deliver mission-critical data dashboards.

You will leverage AWS/Azure, big data tools, and containerized microservices in a hybrid cloud environment, requiring a DoW Secret clearance and 10+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in data engineering or software development.
• Active DoW Secret clearance required.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Strong data lake/warehouse architecture and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or Prefect.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX/Windows operating systems.
• Experience with S3/Block Storage integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver advanced cloud-based data solutions to support operations.
• Lead a growing engineering team and coordinate with a government PM.
• Develop dashboards using live data and establish sprint cadence.
• Collaborate with migration teams to implement strategy and architecture.
• Travel quarterly as required.

Skills

AWS

Big Data

Data Analytics

Data Architecture Development

Technical Solutions

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Airflow

Azure

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Architecture Development, Technical Solutions

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Iron EagleX is looking for a Data Engineer Sr. Principal to support the USASOC OTA Program who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoW client’s data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies to propel our command into the future.

This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite, in and around Fort Bragg, NC.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Principal Data Engineer, you will design and deliver advanced data solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness and decision-making. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing, dynamic engineering team, working in close partnership with a government Project Manager to ensure mission-focused, high-impact outcomes.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations.
• Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud based, and hybrid resources.
• Work with the client’s migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design.
• Function as Team Lead for a small but growing team developing technical deliverables utilizing live data to create dynamic, visual dashboards based on customer direction. Work with government PM to establish sprint cadence and update status dashboards.
• This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite at customer location/s on or around Fort Bragg, NC.
• Quarterly travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• SQL Database experience
• S3/Block Storage integration
• Python scripting
• 3-5 years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink, etc) - Presto/Trino is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines
• 3-5 years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect)
• Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders.
• 3-5 years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role
• Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operation systems
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
• Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure
• 10+ years’ experience required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with applying DoW security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process
• Experience working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus
• PowerBI Ecosystem (primarily concerned with establishing & maintaining DataFlows)
• Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level
• Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions
• Experience managing data pipelines between networks and TAK infrastructure

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW Secret Clearance is required
• Experience: 10 years of related experience
• Education: Master’s degree in computer science or related field
• Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days on site at Fort Bragg and 2-3 days’ remote.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Hybrid

Work Location

USA NC Fort Bragg

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.