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# Data Engineer - Security & Intelligence

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data as a Services, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Feature Engineering, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, AWS Data Analytics, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Video Streaming, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/data-engineer-security-intelligence/52035239

## About the Role

Commercial experience delivering Data Engineering solutions
Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience of Java or Scala beneficial
Experience building large-scale ETL/ELT and data processing pipelines
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing technologies
Experience designing and operating cloud-native data platforms, particularly within AWS
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD delivery practices
Understanding of data lake, data warehouse and modern analytics architectures
Ability to work directly with stakeholders and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Desirable Experience
AWS Data Services (Glue, EMR, Lambda, S3, Athena, Redshift)
Streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis
Data modelling and metadata management
AI/ML data pipelines and feature engineering
Geospatial, sensor, operational or intelligence-related datasets
Experience working within Defence, National Security, Government or other regulated sectors

## Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our growing Security & Intelligence Consulting team.
You'll help design and build modern data platforms that enable organisations across Defence, Government and National Security to make faster, better-informed decisions from complex and diverse datasets.
Working alongside data scientists, software engineers, architects and consultants, you'll create scalable cloud-native data solutions that support advanced analytics, AI/ML capabilities and operational intelligence systems.
This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where you'll influence architecture, engineering approaches and the delivery of high-impact data capabilities.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing and developing modern data platforms and pipelines
Building scalable batch and streaming data solutions
Creating data lakes and cloud-native data architectures
Ingesting, transforming and integrating data from multiple sources
Supporting analytics, AI and machine learning workloads
Implementing DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code practices
Optimising performance, reliability and scalability across data services
Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to solve complex data challenges, Work on meaningful projects that support the UK's Defence and National Security community
Build solutions using modern cloud, data and AI technologies
Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, architects and consultants
Influence solution design and technical direction
Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Join a company recognised for technical excellence and innovation