Overview
DATA ENGINEER (CESAM):
Bowhead seeks a Data Engineer to join our team in Mobile, AL. The Data Engineer will not only build scalable data pipelines, but also help operate and secure our cloud environment. This role blends data engineering, cloud platform administration, and cyber compliance to ensure our data platforms are reliable, auditable, and compliant with federal security standards.
Responsibilities
Data Engineering
Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming workloads.
Develop data processing and automation solutions in Python.
Write and optimize SQL for transformations, data modeling, and performance tuning.
Build and manage real-time data ingestion using message brokers and stream processing frameworks.
Inventory and catalog data assets - tracking lineage, classification, and ownership to support governance and compliance.
Troubleshoot data quality, pipeline, and performance issues across the platform.
Platform Operations
Administer and support cloud resources including identity, networking, storage, and compute.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data workloads and infrastructure deployments.
Configure and manage infrastructure using IaC and GitOps practices.
Containerize and deploy workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
Monitor system health, performance, and reliability; respond to incidents and outages.
Automate workflows across data pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, and operational processes.
Manage access controls, backups, logging, patching, and environment hardening.
Cyber Compliance
Implement and maintain security controls including logging, encryption, IAM, and configuration baselines aligned to NIST 800-53.
Support FedRAMP/FISMA compliance activities including control implementation, evidence collection, POA&M tracking, and audit preparation.
Work with security and governance teams to ensure environments meet required federal standards.
Assist with vulnerability management, remediation, and security documentation.
Qualifications
BA/S in relevant technical field preferred. Years of experience may substitute in education requirement.
Five (5+) years of relevant technical experience.
Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
Strong SQL skills across relational and non-relational databases.
Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) including streaming workloads.
Familiarity with message brokers and event-driven ingestion patterns.
Experience with data cataloging and inventory for governance and compliance.
Production cloud experience (Azure preferred).
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC/GitOps practices.
Ability to design scalable solutions and troubleshoot complex data and system issues.
Experience supporting security and compliance in cloud environments - controls implementation, logging, IAM, encryption, and audit support aligned to NIST 800-53 or equivalent frameworks.
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Nice to Have
Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, or lakehouse architectures.
Familiarity with cloud-native governance and security tooling.
Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or similar IaC tools.
Prior experience supporting FedRAMP or FISMA authorization processes.
Experience with agentic coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows.
Experience with Navigation data and GIS.
Tech Stack
Python · SQL · Spark (batch & streaming) · Message Brokers · Docker · Kubernetes · CI/CD · IaC/GitOps · Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred) · Data Lakehouse · NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-24793
Category Technical Writing/Editing
Location : Location US-AL-Mobile
Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)
Travel Requirement N/A
