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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Black Cape, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transmissions, Relational Databases, Database Design, Graph Database, Information Theory, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MySQL, NIPRNet, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Server Administration, SQLite, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Scripting, System Availability, SC Clearance, Data Lakes, Qlikview, Data Management, Databricks
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8eb7ac138ff2e281cf0941fca4334ff7

## About the Role

ONSITE: Ability to go ONSITE 3 - 5 days per week
Clearance: MUST have an Active Secret clearance and willingness to get a TS/SCI
***MUST HAVE an Active Secret clearance and willingness to get a TS/SCI****, We are considering Mid to Senior Level Data Engineers.
We are expanding and need to hire motivated data engineers to help build innovative solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate needs limited direction and must be passionate about technology. A willingness and desire to pick up new technologies or languages quickly is a must.
Our team builds and deploys cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning applications that directly support national security missions. We leverage the Databricks platform for advanced data science and engineering, and transform complex model outputs into compelling, interactive dashboards.
Our work is grounded in successful deployments on JWICS, NIPR, SIPR utilizing AWS, combining commercial best practices in an Agile environment to ensure we deliver impactful capabilities to senior defense leadership.
Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES):

 * 3+ years of professional experience needed for MOST of our opportunities
 * Python experience with data manipulation, scripting, and more
 * Databricks experience
 * Proficient in designing and implementing Extract Transform Load (ETL) data processes
 * Experience with at least ONE relational database, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQLite
 * Experience with Agile SCRUM methodologies

Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES):

 * Familiar with database design, server management, connection protocols, database normalization, and principles of information theory
 * Experience with data cleaning or data organization
 * Familiar with SQL, NoSQL and Graph Databases and Data Lakes
 * Familiar with Dashboarding tools similar to Qlik
 * Familiar with Cybersecurity with design and implementation of unique data transfer protocols

## Description

Exceptional Data Engineers to ensure data availability (movement, modification, and storage) with Software Engineers and Data Scientists ensuring deployments and scalability for critical users!!