Senior Data Scientist

IAMUS Consulting; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

IAMUS Consulting in Columbia, MD (Hybrid) seeks a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to design, build, and optimize data pipelines transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for national security missions.

You will lead technical direction, mentor team members, and shape data engineering across the program, working with technologies like Kafka, NiFi, AWS, Java, and Python in a DoD/IC context.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS).
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python, with experience in unit and integration testing.
• Solid understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, SQL schemas, compressed formats).
• Experience troubleshooting data pipelines, system performance, and dataflow issues.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Design and scale data ingestion pipelines for large, complex data sets.
• Integrate new data sources and enhance existing data flows for performance and reliability.
• Lead data integrity, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Support mission partners by enabling timely, accurate data for analysis.
• Decompose and solve complex system and dataflow challenges across distributed environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across mission teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive best practices across ETL development, data modeling, and system architecture.

Skills

ETL pipelines

Kafka

NiFi

AWS S3 SQS

Java

Python

Data formats

Troubleshooting data

DoD 8570 IAT II

Data ingestion frameworks

Education

Degree optional

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Apache Airflow

Mage AI

GitLab

Maven

VSCode

IntelliJ

PyCharm

Job description

Data Engineer (TS/SCI) – Senior / Technical Lead

IAMUS Consulting | Columbia, MD (Hybrid)

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Make an Impact Where It Matters!

IAMUS Consulting is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence supporting national security efforts.

This is more than a hands-on engineering role—you will also lead technical direction, mentor team members, and help shape the future of data engineering across the program.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and scale data ingestion pipelines for large, complex structured and unstructured data sets
• Integrate new data sources and enhance existing data flows for performance and reliability
• Lead efforts around data integrity, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Support mission partners by enabling timely, accurate, and accessible data for analysis
• Decompose and solve complex system and dataflow challenges across distributed environments
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across mission teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
• Drive best practices across ETL development, data modeling, and system architecture

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Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields. (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS)
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python, with experience in unit and integration testing
• Solid understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, SQL schemas, compressed formats)
• Experience troubleshooting data pipelines, system performance, and dataflow issues
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cyber or network operations environments
• Familiarity with Agile development environments
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containerized deployments
• Exposure to Apache Airflow or Mage AI
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience developing training materials or mentoring team members

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Tech Environment

Languages: Java, Python, SQL

Data & Streaming: Kafka, Apache NiFi

Cloud: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS)

Tools: GitLab, Maven, VSCode, IntelliJ, PyCharm

Other: YAML configuration, Linux (Bash), data modeling & ETL frameworks

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Work Location

Hybrid – Columbia, MD

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Leadership Opportunity

This role includes technical leadership responsibilities, including:

• Guiding data engineering strategy and architecture decisions
• Mentoring engineers and promoting best practices
• Driving innovation across data ingestion, processing, and analytics capabilities
• Supporting program growth and long-term technical vision

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Why IAMUS Consulting?

At IAMUS, we’re building a mission-driven, collaborative team supporting critical national security initiatives. We value technical excellence, accountability, and creating an environment where our people can thrive.

You won’t just be another engineer—you’ll be part of a team where:

• Your work directly impacts real-world missions
• Your ideas and expertise are valued
• You have opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $133,000 – $238,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and financial planning support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Dependent care support

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Equal Opportunity Employer

IAMUS Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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