Data Engineer - SME with Security Clearance

Data Engineer – SME Position Overview As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Data Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on major tasks and technology assignments for a federal law enforcement customer. You will establish goals and plans that meet project objectives while leveraging your expertise in data engineering, particularly for forensic and investigative ecosystems. Your decision-making and domain knowledge will have a critical impact on overall project implementation. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to support the cyber investigative capabilities • Develop and maintain data analytics solutions for desktop and web-based visual analytic applications • Establish applications that produce manageable, actionable intelligence from streams of structured, semi-structured, and data • Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security • Construct and optimize large relational databases across multi-enclave environments (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret) • Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structures and refine system performance and functionality • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members • Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities Required Technical Skills Expert-level proficiency with: • Python for data processing and ETL workflows • SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL) • Elasticsearch • Data pipeline technologies (Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Cribl) • Splunk for data analysis and visualization • Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) • Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S) • Windows and Linux operating systems Additional Technical Experience Experience with: • Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks • DevSecOps practices and tools Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field • Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering or related field • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) • Experience with SAFe Agile framework • Strong understanding of forensic and investigative data requirements • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data solutions in secure government environments Work Environment • Primary location: Chantilly, VA • May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background checks and polygraph examination • May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations

Location: Chantilly, Virginia, US

Posted Date: 9/9/2025