Research Data Engineer: Big Data & Cyber Analytics

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement seeks a Data Engineer to join the Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Lab (SECL). You will tackle mission-critical problems at the intersection of data science, cybersecurity, and empirical software engineering, building state-of-the-art solutions that influence national security.

The role emphasizes developing data pipelines, modeling data storage, and communicating results to diverse stakeholders, with a focus on scalable, reliable

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a STEM related field is required.
• PhD in a STEM related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to write code, analyze data, and create graphical reports in air gapped systems without any use of AI.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work on-time with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize big data pipelines for storage, processing, and analysis of large-scale, high-frequency datasets.
• Design and implement data models, including relational databases, for efficient data storage, retrieval, and integration.
• Conduct time series analysis, including interpolation and aggregation of heterogeneous data streams.
• Apply software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming, networking concepts, and best practices in software design.
• Utilize Linux command-line tools to manage data workflows and processing tasks.
• Implement source code management and build tools, such as GitHub and MAVEN, to maintain and deploy software solutions.
• Communicate technical results and insights effectively to multidisciplinary teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Code writing

Data analysis

Graphical reports

Air-gapped systems

Audience communication

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Git

GitHub

Maven

SQL

R language

Job description

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement seeks a Data Engineer to join the Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Lab (SECL). You will tackle mission-critical problems at the intersection of data science, cybersecurity, and empirical software engineering, building state-of-the-art solutions that influence national security.

The role emphasizes developing data pipelines, modeling data storage, and communicating results to diverse stakeholders, with a focus on scalable, reliable