Data Engineer - TS/SCI CI-Poly, Secure Gov Data

Knight Federal Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer to design, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines for intelligence operations. A TS SCI with CI Poly clearance is required to work on sensitive projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year track record in data engineering, experience with cloud platforms, ETL tools, and strong programming, SQL, and data management skills. Government or defense experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; master's preferred but not mandatory.
• Must hold TS SCI w/ CI Poly clearance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering or related field.
• Experience with large-scale data systems and architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and tools.
• Experience in a government or defense-related environment is a plus.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Strong SQL and database management knowledge.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication; explain concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement data architectures to enhance data accessibility and utility.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to translate data needs into requirements.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for efficient data flow.
• Monitor and optimize data systems for performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with data security protocols and data integrity across systems.
• Document data processes and solutions for training and reference.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to improve data infrastructure.
• Work with IT and cybersecurity teams to safeguard data assets and mitigate risks.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

SQL

Database management

Data pipelines

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETL tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer to design, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines for intelligence operations. A TS SCI with CI Poly clearance is required to work on sensitive projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year track record in data engineering, experience with cloud platforms, ETL tools, and strong programming, SQL, and data management skills. Government or defense experience is a plus.