Senior Data Engineer

· Design and maintain Databricks /ETL pipelines for ingestion, data linkage, and integration of diverse data into the repository.

· Integrate security controls into data workflows, including access controls, logging, and data protection mechanisms.

· Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to enforce secure coding practices (OWASP, NIST guidelines)

· Ensure all development and data processing environments comply with FDA security configuration baselines.

· Enforce encryption, patching, antivirus, and secure configuration standards for all systems.

· Support implementation of automated configuration management and compliance validation tools.

· Validate system configurations after updates or changes to maintain compliance.

· Monitor and manage software and platform lifecycle, ensuring all tools remain within supported versions.

· Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of deprecated technologies.

· Ensure compliance with HHS/FDA End-of-Life policies and minimize operational risks.

· Implement and maintain Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) processes.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering within secure or regulated environments
• Strong experience with:
• Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Databricks / Spark-based data engineering
• ETL pipeline development and orchestration
• Hands-on experience with NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar frameworks
• Experience supporting ATO processes and security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M)
• Ability to balance data engineering performance with stringent security requirements.
• Meticulous with strong documentation and audit support skills.
• Effective collaboration with security, infrastructure, and program management teams, * Experience in federal healthcare or life sciences environments
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI/PII data protection requirements
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines
• Experience supporting security audits and regulatory compliance reviews.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year