Senior Data Engineer Secret-Cleared NiFi & 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 to serve as an on-site technical resource in Merrifield, VA. The role is hybrid and focuses on developing, maintaining, and modernizing data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves.

The ideal candidate will design data pipelines with NiFi, administer Oracle and SQL Server databases, and collaborate with government stakeholders while ensuring security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance enabling access to low side and high side systems.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database 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.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot NiFi-based data pipelines for high-volume workflows.
• Administer and tune Oracle and SQL Server databases across secure enclaves.
• Enhance backend performance by improving data flows and query efficiency.
• Support Linux and Windows server environments used for data operations.
• Apply cloud experience (AWS/Azure) to modernization and hybrid data processing.
• Perform on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development teams and government stakeholders to align with mission goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of processes, data models, configurations, and workflows.
• Ensure activities adhere to security and data handling requirements in classified environments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School with 10+ years experience

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Apache NiFi

Linux

Windows Server

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance to serve as an on-site technical resource in Merrifield, VA. The role is hybrid and focuses on developing, maintaining, and modernizing data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves.

The ideal candidate will design data pipelines with NiFi, administer Oracle and SQL Server databases, and collaborate with government stakeholders while ensuring security and compliance.