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Data Engineer

CACI International • Virginia, Virginia • 2w ago

Data Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity:

DarkBlue is a leading provider of dark web intelligence. Our mission is to empower organizations with comprehensive, actionable intelligence from the hidden corners of the internet to protect against emerging threats and criminal activities. We specialize in dark web and Telegram data collection, analysis, and intelligence generation for national security, law enforcement, and enterprise customers.

We are seeking a strategic, big-picture thinking Data Engineer who will serve as a technical problem solver within our intelligence operations. This role combines deep technical expertise in data engineering with strategic analytical thinking to solve complex system-level challenges in dark web and other data collection, processing, and intelligence generation. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess strong Elasticsearch and Python expertise, and demonstrate experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or investigative domains.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable data pipelines for dark web and open-source intelligence data

Architect and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes for multi-source data integration

Develop and optimize data models for complex intelligence datasets

Implement data quality frameworks ensuring integrity of intelligence data

Design, implement, and maintain Elasticsearch clusters optimized for intelligence data

Implement advanced search capabilities and query optimization across terabytes of dark web data

Create and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for intelligence analysts

Build and maintain ML data pipelines supporting threat detection and predictive analytics

Collaborate with data scientists to productionize machine learning models

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in large-scale data processing systems

Design fault-tolerant, highly available systems for mission-critical operations

Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions for data infrastructure

Collaborate with intelligence analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions

Develop metrics and KPIs to measure data quality and system performance

Qualifications:

Required:

5+ years of experience in data engineering with focus on large-scale data processing

Expert-level proficiency in Elasticsearch including cluster architecture and optimization

Strong programming skills in Python

Database expertise across relational and NoSQL technologies

Cloud platform experience (AWS) with infrastructure-as-code tools

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies

Strategic thinking capability with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Experience with data modeling for analytical workloads

Understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning principles

Self-motivated and autonomous work style

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

Desired:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

Experience with graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune)

Knowledge of streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis)

Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements

Intelligence or investigative experience in law enforcement or national security

Knowledge of dark web ecosystems and criminal marketplaces

Experience with OSINT tools and methodologies

Active security clearance or ability to obtain clearance

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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