Data Automation Engineer

We are currently seeking a passionate Data Automation Engineer to bolster our support for a vital U.S. Government customer. This role will be instrumental in providing onsite incident response for civilian agencies and critical asset owners facing cyber-attacks, ensuring immediate investigation and resolution to protect their missions., * Design & Develop: Create automated data pipelines for seamless technology integration initiatives.

• Automation Workflows: Build workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy to enhance efficiency.
• Integration Solutions: Implement automation for data integration between pilot and production systems, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Support Development: Contribute to the enhancement of the Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform, making it more robust and effective.
• Scripting & Tools: Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasks, reducing manual workload and increasing productivity.
• Data Transformation: Create automation for data transformation and normalization, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• AI/ML Preparation: Facilitate automation in data preparation and feature engineering for AI/ML applications.
• Monitoring & Alerts: Develop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• API Integrations: Implement API integrations for effective data sharing and workflow automation.
• Documentation & Maintenance: Document automation solutions thoroughly and maintain organized code repositories.
• Scale Automation: Support the transition of automation processes from pilot phases to full-scale production environments.
• Optimize Performance: Continuously optimize automation performance and efficiency to enhance overall system capabilities.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with analysts to identify and implement automation opportunities that drive impact.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all automation solutions maintain high standards of data quality and integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion the ongoing enhancement of automated capabilities to better serve our mission.

Join Us: If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to critical missions that matter, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team at Farfield Systems. Your expertise as a Data Automation Engineer will not only support our clients but also empower our workforce to excel in delivering high-quality solutions.

Together, let's drive success and make an impact where it counts!

Do you have experience in Version control systems?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * U.S. Citizenship

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation libraries
• Experience developing data pipelines and ETL processes
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration tools
• Experience with APIs and integration technologies
• Understanding of database systems and data modeling
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

Desired Skills:

• Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity tools
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparation
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect)
• Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automation
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs

Required Education: BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140 IAT Level III
• CSSLP

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

At Farfield Systems, we have proudly supported the government contracting community for over 23 years, committed to delivering work that truly matters. Our culture is centered around putting our team members first, leading to exceptional customer satisfaction. We believe that by being "employee driven…customer focused," we create an environment where both our team and our clients thrive.