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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Streaming Engineer (TS/SCI) - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Bash Shell, Signals Intelligence, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Linux, Geospatial Intelligence, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Operational Data Store, Open Source Technology, DataOps, Data Streaming, Unstructured Data, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Scripting, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Tools for Reporting, Stream Processing - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9051406/data-streaming-engineer-tssci ## About the Role * Must have an active TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or related field. * 5-15 years of experience in data engineering or related experience * At least 2+ years of experience with real-time data streaming * Strong experience handling structured and unstructured data across various formats. * * * * Experience with Linux OS * Experience with intelligence and C2 data sets (ELINT, COMINT, MASINT, GEOINT). * Knowledge of data mining, data modeling, statistics, and machine learning. * Familiarity with Kubernetes cluster deployment and management. * Pay range: $170,000 - $230,000 (Based on years of relevant experience) ## Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI cleared to support the United States Air Force's Joint Fires Network program in San Diego, California. This full-time, on-site role focuses on managing real-time data ingest operations, monitoring data quality, and supporting the delivery of mission-critical data feeds. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data engineering, scripting, data visualization, and operational support within technical environments. * 5 years. * Program has been awarded and is live. * Currently in month 7 out of 5 years. * Full-time on-site role in San Diego, California, supporting operational data pipelines and mission systems. Travel up to 15% to Oahu, Hawaii may be required, including long-distance trips to additional government or contractor facilities. * Position operates in a low supervision independent capacity, working with cross-domain groups across the nation. * Support continuous data ingest operations, monitoring data feeds, pipeline health, and overall data quality. * Visualize and interpret data findings through dynamic reports and dashboards for leadership and users. * Use data manipulation and visualization tools to communicate real-time and historical trends. * Collaborate with platform, software, and data engineering teams to reconfigure pipelines for improved reliability. * Work with data in multiple formats including Excel, CSV, JSON, and XML. * Support incident management processes including issue documentation, resolution, and root-cause analysis for recurring data outages. * Develop and maintain software to automate monitoring of real-time data feeds, including alerts for timeliness, lineage, volume, and distribution issues. * Leverage historical pipeline data to identify improvements in ingest performance and reliability. * Assist with designing, developing, testing, and implementing web-based collaboration and reporting tools. * Demonstrate proficiency in Python or Bash scripting for analytics, automation, and data operations. * Utilize open-source analytics and visualization tools to monitor system performance. ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)