Mission-Critical Data Solutions Engineer (TS/SCI)

IBM Computing; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a hands-on Data Solutions Engineer to turn messy, incomplete information into clear, actionable insights for mission-critical decisions in the Washington, DC metro area. You will develop models, build data pipelines, and integrate internal and external components, while guiding junior engineers and maintaining high-quality standards in secure environments.

US Citizenship is required; an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is mandatory on Day 1, with onsite work in

Qualifications

• Clear proficiency in Python and SQL for data exploration and transformation.
• Experience building data pipelines and working with raw/incomplete data.
• Track record of applying data science concepts to real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Work across data, systems, and analysis to deliver actionable outputs.
• Develop and apply models to identify meaningful patterns and signals.
• Build and support data pipelines for consistent processing across datasets.
• Integrate internal and external models into working systems and adjust as needed.
• Operate effectively in secure environments with limited remote flexibility.
• Collaborate with junior data engineers and data scientists, providing feedback.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field

Job description

IBM is seeking a hands-on Data Solutions Engineer to turn messy, incomplete information into clear, actionable insights for mission-critical decisions in the Washington, DC metro area. You will develop models, build data pipelines, and integrate internal and external components, while guiding junior engineers and maintaining high-quality standards in secure environments.

US Citizenship is required; an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is mandatory on Day 1, with onsite work in