Sr. Data Engineer (TS/SCI)

IBM Computing; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Data Engineer to support senior National Security leadership with decision-worthy data and analysis. You will help build mission-critical intelligence workflows and use open-source scripting plus data visualization tools to deliver insights for decision support within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW(I&S)).

The role requires strong programming experience (Python/JavaScript/Java/R/VBA), plus experience with

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility per DISS.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in STEM fields.
• 7+ years of experience applying data engineering or software development skills.
• 5+ years of experience using programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, VBA, R).
• 1+ years of experience leveraging graph databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide data engineering and analytics to senior DoW/IOUSW(I&S) leaders.
• Build mission‑critical intelligence workflows for decision support.
• Wrangle, clean, analyze and visualize data for decision support tools.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

VBA

R

Data engineering

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, STEM

Master’s Degree, STEM (preferred)

Tools

Graph databases

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

React

Node.js

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

Our team is committed to providing senior National Security leaders with decision-worthy data and analysis to improve the effectiveness of Intelligence systems supporting DoW Warfighters. The team is building mission‑critical intelligence workflows to produce decision advantage for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security, OUSW(I&S). We are seeking a TS//SCI cleared Data Engineer with a variety of technical skills, a curiosity to learn and innovate, and general understanding of the defense intelligence enterprise. Our data engineering team leverages open‑source scripting and data visualization tools to wrangle, clean, analyze and display data in decision support tools for senior leaders within the Department of War.

Required technical and professional expertise

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance or show immediate eligibility according to DISS security database (SCI within last 2 years)
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in STEM fields.
• 7+ years of experience applying data engineer or software development skills to develop analytic tools, deliver mission support services and create data visualization capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience using programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic for Applications, R) to deliver data engineering and/or software development services.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging graph databases and platforms to deliver analytics.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Master’s Degree, preferably in STEM fields.
• 5+ years of general experience in the military or intelligence community; exposure to ISR capabilities is highly desired
• 5+ year of experience with database development (e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL) or Web Development (e.g. JavaScript, React, Node.js)
• 5+ years of experience in leading data engineering or software development teams
• Experience and/or proficiency in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Natural Language Processing

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.