Systems Engineer: Graph Data & Ontology (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and security firm is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale data models and ontologies. Key responsibilities include managing data pipelines with Apache Kafka and mentoring junior engineers in Java/Spring Boot. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and significant experience in Data Architecture and Kubernetes. The position offers a competitive salary range of $176,000 to $282,000, based on various factors, including location and experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 20 years of experience in Systems Engineering.
• Extensive experience in Data Architecture and graph modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of domain ontologies.
• Manage high-throughput data pipelines using Kafka.
• Provide mentorship in Java/Spring Boot development.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

Kubernetes

Graph Modeling

Data Architecture

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Neo4j

Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

A leading technology and security firm is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Laurel, MD. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale data models and ontologies. Key responsibilities include managing data pipelines with Apache Kafka and mentoring junior engineers in Java/Spring Boot. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and significant experience in Data Architecture and Kubernetes. The position offers a competitive salary range of $176,000 to $282,000, based on various factors, including location and experience.