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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Shield Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Databases, Data Files, Data Transformation, Linux, Data Flow Control, JSON, MySQL, NoSQL, Data Streaming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cloud Platform System, Apache Nifi, Tools for Reporting, Splunk, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-engineer-annapolis-junction-md--1f12c890-6c60-4cce-9d8c-4d9510fa7360

## About the Role

* 14 years experience as a system engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
 + 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree, * Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements
 * Experience with JAVA and Splunk is highly desired
 * Experience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutions
 * Experience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems
 * Experience in leading agile development models
 * Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors
 * Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments
 * Experience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives

## Description

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance. ----------Telework: NoneBasic Requirements:14 years experience as a system engineerBachelor's degree in a technical discipline5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degreeJob Description:The DCI team is seeking Systems Engineer to outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of NiFi, be comfortable working in a Linux environment, interact with data ontologies (schemas), structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), have database experience (MySQL/NoSQL) and analytic query experience with a platform. Candidate will work with numerous concurrent IC-provided data sets to identify, map and model data transformation routines supporting ingestion into the customer's corporate repositories and be able to document new and existing data flows supporting data routing implementations. A working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements is highly desired, as well as experience with JAVA and Splunk.Required Experience:Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements Experience with JAVA and Splunk is highly desiredExperience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutionsExperience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systemsExperience in leading agile development modelsExperience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendorsExperience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environmentsExperience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directivesSalary: $220,000 - $230,000 annually----------Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting. Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.