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# Senior Systems Engineer (Data Integration Pipeline Engineer)

- **Company:** Prism, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Data Integration, Data Sharing, Dataspaces, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Maintenance, Ansible, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Architecture, Data Ingestion, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Confluent
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9222967/senior-systems-engineer-data-integration-pipeline-engineer

## About the Role

* High School with 6 to 9 years (or commensurate experience)
 * Certifications: DoD 8570 Compliance: Must hold an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification in good standing (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP).
 * Programming Proficiency: Advanced, hands-on programming and scripting experience in Java, .NET, or Python.
 * Systems Environment: Strong background in Linux programming and system administration.
 * Data Ecosystems: Prior production-level experience with the Confluent platform.
 * Engineering Standards: Expert-level understanding of configuration management, requirements analysis, system architecture concepts, and the ability to author technical engineering guidance.
 * Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance, * Prior experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) IT programs.
 * Strong familiarity with federal enterprise cloud architectures (AWS or Microsoft Azure) and pipeline automation.
 * Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

## Description

Implementation

 * Planning & Execution: Lead technical tasking and provide planning/execution support for deploying the CDP within designated cloud environments.
 * Data Integration: Implement robust data ingestion and data sharing capabilities between designated source/recipient systems and the CDP.
 * Compliance Integration: Ensure all initial CDP implementation activities strictly comply with software implementation, configuration, and security standards.

Routine Maintenance

 * Operational Readiness: Plan and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasking to ensure continuous uptime of the CDP.
 * Pipeline Preservation: Maintain and tune data ingestion and data sharing capabilities between source/recipient networks and the CDP ecosystem.
 * Operational Alignment: Validate that all ongoing maintenance work complies with software maintenance, configuration, and operational standards.

Lifecycle Sustainment

 * Long-Term Planning: Provide expert technical oversight for planning and executing the long-term sustainment and modernization of the CDP.
 * System Configurations: Manage complex administrative configurations and performance tuning to support data availability.
 * Lifecycle Compliance: Ensure all sustainment, configuration management, and lifecycle management activities adhere completely to established software standards.