Data Engineer with Security Clearance

We’re seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain robust, secure data infrastructure. This role focuses on building resilient data pipelines that support analytics and decision-making systems in high-security environments. Primary Responsibilities • Design and maintain secure, auditable data pipelines supporting ML and analytics workflows. • Oversee data ingestion, transformation, and validation using best practices for security and traceability. • Collaborate with mission engineers and data scientists to align infrastructure with operational goals. • Optimize data processing and storage for both real-time and batch operations. • Ensure compliance with data governance and cross-domain security policies. Required Experience • Active Secret clearance • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field required • 4 years in data engineering, preferably within secure or classified environments • Strong proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and orchestration tools such as Airflow • Hands-on experience with classified data management, secure networking, and infrastructure performance tuning Preferred Experience • Familiarity with secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, C2S) • Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills in complex, mission-critical systems

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, US

Posted Date: 8/21/2025