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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tactical Data Engineer (Top Secret - TS/SCI) - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, Signals Intelligence, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Visualization, Data Flow Control, Geospatial Intelligence, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), 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, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Tools for Reporting, Confluent - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9190422/tactical-data-engineer-top-secret-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. * Minimum 3 -10 years of experience in data analysis or data engineering roles. * Strong experience handling structured and unstructured data across various formats. * Proficiency with Python (primary), Bash, or similar scripting languages. * Experience with any of the following streaming tools: 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. * Familiarity with XML and JSON. Preferred Experience: * Experience with intelligence and C2 data sets (ELINT, COMINT, MASINT, GEOINT). * Knowledge of data streaming. ## Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Tactical Data Engineer to support a defense customer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 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. Location and Work Environment: * Full-time on-site role in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, supporting operational data pipelines and mission systems. Travel up to 15% may be required, including long-distance trips to additional government or contractor facilities. Responsibilities: * 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 - [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) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [JSON and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/968-json-and-beyond) ## 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) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)