Senior Principal Data Engineer - TS/SCI Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Data Management and Systems Engineer to design, implement, and operate advanced data management systems for intelligence missions. The role emphasizes secure, certified environments, data architectures, and high‑performance data pipelines across diverse environments.

The position requires strong expertise in data storage, access, integration, and management, with demonstrated ability to optimize throughput and support data science

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and operate data management systems to meet intelligence mission needs.
• Develop strategies for storing, accessing, integrating, and managing data across diverse systems and regimes.
• Work with data users to determine, create, and maintain optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize data throughput, query performance, and overall data pipeline efficiency.
• Participate in the selection, configuration, and utilization of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC).
• Develop, maintain, update, and refine database solutions and related infrastructure.
• Maintain ISSO certification and ensure compliance with applicable security standards.

Skills

Data Architecture Development

Data Management

Data Solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

HPC

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Data Management and Systems Engineer to design, implement, and operate advanced data management systems for intelligence missions. The role emphasizes secure, certified environments, data architectures, and high‑performance data pipelines across diverse environments.

The position requires strong expertise in data storage, access, integration, and management, with demonstrated ability to optimize throughput and support data science