Data Engineer Senior Principal- TS/SCI w/poly

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks aSenior Principal Data Engineer to design, implement, and operate advanced data management systems in support of intelligence missions.

You will shape data architectures, optimize pipelines, and lead certification efforts in a high-security environment. Holders of TS/SCI with active poly are preferred for this senior leadership role based in the Maryland area, collaborating across data users, IT ops, and visualization initiatives to advance

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating data management systems for mission objectives.
• Ability to store, access, integrate, and manage data across diverse environments.
• Collaborate with data users to build optimal architectures and pipelines.
• Knowledge of backend databases and data throughput optimization.
• Maintain ISSO certification and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence missions.
• Plan and optimize data throughput, query performance, and pipelines.
• Select and configure backend database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC).
• Develop and refine database solutions and visualization systems.
• Provide IT operations support and apply data science methods.

Skills

Data management

Data architectures

SQL

NoSQL

HPC

Data pipelines

Visualization

IT operations

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

HPC

Job description

DATA ENGINEER SENIOR PRINCIPAL

Program Overview

GDIT delivers critical all-source intelligence on foreign military and civilian cyber actors, their supporting infrastructure, and the broader ecosystems in which these capabilities operate. This intelligence directly supports foundational military intelligence (FMI) requirements for the joint force and ensures alignment with the mission portfolios.

On this program, GDIT provides a broad range of analytic and mission-enabling support to produce operationally relevant FMI and scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) for cyberspace operations. Our support is not limited to analysis; we engage across the entire intelligence cycle—planning, collection, processing, exploitation, production, and dissemination—while also executing integrated mission management functions.

All support is focused on enhancing the customers' ability to enable both defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.

Position Overview

The Data Management and Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating advanced data management systems in support of intelligence mission objectives. This role defines data storage, access, integration, and management strategies across diverse data environments and digital systems. The engineer collaborates closely with data users to build optimal data architectures and structures, ensuring efficient throughput and high-performance queries. The position involves selecting and configuring backend database technologies, optimizing data pipelines, and maintaining secure and certified environments. The engineer also provides technical expertise in data science methodologies, supports IT operations, evaluates emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities, and leads initiatives to advance database and visualization systems.

Job Requirements

Design, implement, and operate data management systems to meet intelligence mission needs.

Develop strategies for storing, accessing, integrating, and managing data across diverse systems and regimes.

Work with data users to determine, create, and maintain optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.

Plan, design, and optimize data throughput, query performance, and overall data pipeline efficiency.

Participate in the selection, configuration, and utilization of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC).

Develop, maintain, update, and refine database solutions and related infrastructure.

Maintain ISSO certification and ensure compliance with applicable security standards.

Provide technical expertise in IT activities, including advanced data exploration, analysis, and synthesis.

Research, apply, and support data science techniques to store, manipulate, transform, and present information.

Perform and report key performance indicators for data science initiatives to leadership.

Evaluate new and emerging technologies to enhance mission capabilities.

Lead efforts to develop and enhance database capabilities and computer-based visualization systems.

Education and Required Experience

Principal level:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience.

Senior Principal level:

• Master's degree with 12 years related experience or bachelor's degree with 17 years' experience.

Clearance

TS/SCI with active poly

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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.