Data Engineer - SME

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of data engineering experience.
• SME Technical Competencies:
• Data Processing Frameworks: Enterprise architecture, framework evaluation, and platform strategy across processing systems.
• Database Systems: Architecting petabyte-scale lakehouse infrastructure, distributed storage optimization, and cross-region replication.
• Data Modeling: Strategic enterprise data domain modeling, enterprise ontology design, and schema evolution governance.
• Programming & Scripting: Multi-language mastery (Python, Scala, C++, Go) for low-level platform extension and memory-level engine optimization.
• Containerization: Enterprise multi-cluster Kubernetes strategy, zero-trust container architecture, and data infrastructure scheduling.
• Agile Frameworks: Strategic Agile transformation, scaled program delivery (SAFe), and technical governance.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Hybrid, multi-cloud, and air-gapped enterprise data strategy and infrastructure execution.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Enterprise DevSecOps authority, security compliance posture, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA).
• Deep understanding of high-assurance systems, zero-trust data governance, and national security data integration challenges.
• Position Clearance Requirement:
• US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Location: Chantilly/Herndon, VA.
• Target Salary Range: $185,000.00 – $240,000.00+ (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).
• Equal Opportunity Employer:
• We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.