Senior Data Engineer - Hybrid, Secret Clearance, Cloud

GovCIO; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance for an on-site hybrid role in Merrifield, VA. You will develop and modernize data systems, manage enterprise databases, and drive secure, scalable data pipelines across low-side and high-side enclaves.

The role focuses on performance, reliability, and compliance, with cloud modernization using AWS/Azure and strong collaboration with government stakeholders to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server DB administration, tuning, and optimization.
• Strong proficiency in Apache NiFi pipeline development and maintenance.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server systems in enterprise or secure environments.
• Cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) supporting modernization and migration efforts.
• Experience working within a classified Government environment.
• Experience working with Government product owners and stakeholders.
• Experience working on an agile development team.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex data pipeline and database issues in secure onsite environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modernize low-side and high-side database environments, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot NiFi-based data pipelines supporting high-volume mission workflows.
• Administer, tune, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across secure enclaves.
• Enhance backend performance for applications by improving data flows, query efficiency, and system integration.
• Support Linux and Windows server environments used for database operations, data workflows, and pipeline infrastructure.
• Apply cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) to support modernization, migration, or hybrid data processing efforts as permitted by mission requirements.
• Perform on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to resolve complex data and system issues.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, system administrators, and government stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of technical processes, data models, configurations, and workflows.
• Ensure all activities adhere to security, compliance, and data handling requirements in classified environments.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL Server administration

Oracle DBA

Apache NiFi

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Linux/Windows server administration

Security/compliance in classified env.

Agile development

Troubleshooting complex data pipelines

Education

High School diploma with 10+ years experience

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance for an on-site hybrid role in Merrifield, VA. You will develop and modernize data systems, manage enterprise databases, and drive secure, scalable data pipelines across low-side and high-side enclaves.

The role focuses on performance, reliability, and compliance, with cloud modernization using AWS/Azure and strong collaboration with government stakeholders to meet mission needs.