Senior Data Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

Cherokee Federal; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Life/AD&D

Disability

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Senior Data Engineer to support Defense analytical requirements and enhance all-source analysis for warfighters and policymakers. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph as a condition of employment.

The starting salary range is $150,000–$175,000 with full benefits, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities. Work is performed in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or related STEM field or four years of equivalent experience.
• US citizenship required and ability to obtain clearance.
• Experience implementing security baselines and managing Linux/Windows servers.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and operates data management systems for intelligence needs.
• Plans and optimizes data throughput and query performance.
• Directs data architecture and integration across regimes and systems.

Skills

Data design

Security awareness

Linux

Windows servers

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

4 years related experience

Tools

Citrix

VMware ESXi

LDAP

PKI

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Senior Data Engineer to support Defense analytical requirements and enhance all-source analysis for warfighters and policymakers. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph as a condition of employment.

The starting salary range is $150,000–$175,000 with full benefits, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities. Work is performed in a security-conscious environment.