Req ID: RQ222001
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering
Skills:
Apache NiFi,Database Engineering,Data Development,Enterprise Data Engineering
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure.
OUR COMPANY
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Data Engineer will lead data engineering initiatives for high-priority projects. This position requires extensive expertise in data architecture and system engineering, supporting sophisticated mission systems within dynamic environments. This is a hybrid role located in Fort Bragg, NC with the option for flex hours.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing advanced data pipelines and architecture to support high-level government objectives. Working directly on classified projects, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing data flows and employing your expertise in cloud-based solutions and data engineering tools.
JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)
Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and ETL processes using Python, Airflow and at time NIFI to support secure and efficient data processing
Develop scalable micro-services for data handling and transformation, suitable for high-volume data ingestion and processing
Curate, cleanse, and secure data to support accurate and safe data transfers across multiple classification levels
Develop solutions to support both batch and streaming data processing
Integrate data pipelines with data lakes, warehouses, and databases, enhancing data accessibility and efficiency
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical data requirements
Ensure adherence to data handling best practices and compliance with security requirements when working with classified datasets
Employ data visualization techniques to make data more accessible and actionable for mission teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Python
Regular Expression scripting
SQL: Preference for PostgreSQL and TSQL.
Git
Docker
Trino
Familiarity with Kubernetes and Helm charts.
Deploying software in Kubernetes with Argo.
Airflow
NIFI
ElasticSearch and AWS OpenSearch
Working in a Linux environment.
Database optimization
Graph database management familiarity
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
Experience: 8+ years of related experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Advanced degrees are a plus.
Certifications: Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, GCP
Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Fort Bragg and two days WFH
Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
The likely salary range for this position is $111,350 - $150,650. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
