Security Data Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid healthcare for employees

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions is seeking an experienced software engineer with TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance to join the Secure the Enterprise initiative in Maryland. Telework is not available; the role emphasizes automation, continuous monitoring, and data gathering across project lifecycles.

You will develop analytics using Pig and PySpark, review data tickets, and ensure reliable data for end users. The candidate should have 7 years of software engineering experience and a technical Bachelor's

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (4 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree)

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and run Pig and PySpark analytics.
• Review data ingest tickets and merge requests with other developers on the team.

Skills

Analytics development

Agile experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Pig

PySpark

Python

Java

Scala

NiFi

Ansible

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 4 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The engineer will be heavily involved with the creation, maintenance, and running of Pig and or PySpark analytics and is responsible for reviewing data ingest tickets and merge requests with other developers on the team.
• The engineer is focused on delivering reliable, accurate data to the end users as well as ensuring that day-to-day operations are successful. Including being able to investigate data arriving accurately into the system.

Required Experience

• Strong background in analytics development
• Pig
• PySpark

Desired Experience

• Patch management and IAVA tracking
• Python
• Java
• Scala
• NiFi
• Ansible
• Experience working in Agile environment

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position