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# Subject Matter Expert (SME) Data Engineer - National Capital Region (NCR); Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

- **Company:** Synertex LLC
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=87009a1bea10a359

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Scalable systems?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Join a mission that matters. We're seeking a skilled Data Engineering Subject Matter Expert to support critical government and intelligence initiatives through the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale data systems. This role focuses on enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven capabilities through scalable data pipelines, cloud-based architectures, and high-performance data environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and excel at solving complex data engineering challenges, this opportunity is for you., Candidates must meet the following minimum education and relevant experience combinations by level, * HS/GED + 6 years experience

 * Associate's + 4 years experience
 * Bachelor's + 2 years experience
 * Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate), * HS/GED + 8 years experience
 * Associate's + 6 years experience
 * Bachelor's + 4 years experience
 * Master's + 2 years experience, * HS/GED + 10 years experience
 * Associate's + 8 years experience
 * Bachelor's + 6 years experience
 * Master's + 4 years experience
 * PhD + 2 years experience, * HS/GED + 12 years experience
 * Associate's + 10 years experience
 * Bachelor's + 8 years experience
 * Master's + 6 years experience
 * PhD + 4 years experience

Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.

## Description

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Data Engineer designs and implements enterprise data systems including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines supporting analytics and AI-driven mission requirements., * Design and implement data warehouses, data lakes, and enterprise data pipelines.

 * Develop cloud-based data architectures and support data integration efforts.
 * Create preprocessed datasets supporting AI and machine learning initiatives.
 * Ensure enterprise data systems meet security and operational requirements.


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