Lead Data Flow Engineer (Java/NiFi Focus) - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/SCI

stanleyreid; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Lead Data Flow Engineer to design, build, and optimize data pipelines for national security operations. The role focuses on Java and NiFi, with hybrid work (1–2 days onsite in Columbia, MD) and requires US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance.

The candidate will work on mission-critical cyber data systems, employing Kafka, NiFi, and AWS services, and will engage in testing and integration activities to ensure robust data delivery.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelor's in a related field.
• Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS).
• Proficiency in Java with experience in unit and integration testing.
• Secret clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence.
• Lead technical delivery for mission-critical cyber and network operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to satisfy security and contract requirements.

Skills

Java

Data engineering

ETL pipelines

NiFi

Kafka

AWS

Unit testing

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kafka

NiFi

AWS (S3/SQS)

Job description

Lead Data Flow Engineer (Java/NiFi Focus) - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/SCI

• Annapolis Junction, MD

The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence supporting national security efforts.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelors in a related field
• Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS)
• Proficiency in Java with experience in unit and integration testing
• Secret clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher)

Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements.

This work supports a hybrid work model with 1-2 days onsite (Columbia, MD) a week, the remainder will be remote. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $133,000 - $238,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.