Data Engineer

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., 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., * 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.

• 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, * 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, Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

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, 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.

Iron EagleX, a GDIT company, contributes to the U.S. government's mission of protecting our nation and enables our customers to make quicker decisions and act faster than our adversaries., Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure., 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., We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.