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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Operations Engineer (TS/SCI) - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, Signals Intelligence, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Linux, Data Flow Control, Geospatial Intelligence, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Operational Data Store, Open Source Technology, RabbitMQ, DataOps, Cloudera, Data Streaming, Unstructured Data, Extensible Markup Language (XML), ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Tools for Reporting, Stream Processing, Confluent - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073474/data-operations-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 1+ years of experience with real-time data streaming * Strong experience handling structured and unstructured data across various formats. * Proficiency with Python * Experience with JSON or XML * Experience with any of the following data streaming tools such as: Apache (Kafka, Pulsar, Flink, Storm, Samza, Spark, Beam, Redpanda, or NiFi), Confluent Platform, StreamNative Platform, Cloudera Streaming, AWS Kinesis Data Streams/Firehose, AWS MSK, Google Cloud Data Stream, Google Dataflow (stream mode), RabbitMQ, NATS Jetstream, ZeroMQ. * Experience with Linux OS Preferred Experience: * 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. ## Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Data Operations Engineer 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., * 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 - [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) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [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) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## 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) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)