Senior Data Engineer – Secure Hybrid Data & Cloud Ops

Socket.dev; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance to design, develop, and modernize data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves. This on-site resource will work in a hybrid model to support mission-critical data workloads.

Responsibilities include building NiFi pipelines, administering Oracle and SQL Server databases, optimizing performance, and aligning data platforms with security and compliance requirements in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong Apache NiFi pipeline development skills.
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Experience in a government or classified environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modernize low-side and high-side databases.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot NiFi data pipelines.
• Administer Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across enclaves.
• Enhance backend performance and data flows for applications.
• Provide on-site support in Merrifield with hybrid work schedule.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to meet mission goals.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, data models, and workflows.

Skills

Data engineering

Security/compliance

Cloud capabilities

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Apache NiFi

AWS

Azure

Job description

GovCIO in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance to design, develop, and modernize data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves. This on-site resource will work in a hybrid model to support mission-critical data workloads.

Responsibilities include building NiFi pipelines, administering Oracle and SQL Server databases, optimizing performance, and aligning data platforms with security and compliance requirements in classified environments.