Secret Cleared Cloud Data Engineer

Advantech GSE Inc.- WOSB & HUBZONE Professional Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantech GSE Inc.- WOSB & HUBZONE Professional Services is seeking a Data Cloud Engineer in Fort Meade. The position involves designing and developing cloud-based data solutions, ensuring compliance, and working with tools like Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Data Science or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and an Active Secret Clearance. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the DISA NEXUS program.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or cloud data solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud data services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines across Azure and AWS.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data into centralized repositories.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Data management

Cloud data architecture

SQL

Python

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Oracle databases

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Advantech GS Enterprises is seeking a Data Cloud Engineer with expertise in cloud-based data architecture, security compliance, and analytics to support the DISA NEXUS program at Fort Meade. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and secure cloud-enabled data solutions within Azure and AWS, leveraging best practices in data management, automation, and DoD compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes across Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Develop and optimize data models, data lakes, and data warehouses to support mission analytics and reporting.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple systems into centralized, secure repositories.
• Collaborate with cloud and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, RMF, and FedRAMP standards.
• Implement and enforce data governance, integrity, and access controls across the cloud data environment.
• Work extensively with Oracle databases, including data extraction, transformation, and migration into cloud environments.
• Utilize tools such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Databricks, SQL, and Power BI for data orchestration and analytics.
• Monitor and enhance data performance, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability.
• Support ongoing cloud modernization efforts and provide technical expertise for data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or cloud data solutions
• Hands‑on experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud data services (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Redshift, S3, Synapse, etc.)
• Strong SQL and Python skills for data manipulation and automation