> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4588300-senior-data-engineer-clearance-required-remote-us](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4588300-senior-data-engineer-clearance-required-remote-us). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer (Clearance Required) - Remote US - **Company:** ICF Consulting Group, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,614.0 - $167,644.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Business Analytics Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, IP Addressing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle (Applications), Data Streaming, Unstructured Data, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Deployment Automation, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9290785/senior-data-engineer-clearance-required-remote-us ## About the Role * Active Top Secret clearance (Interim ok) * 5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments * Must be a US Citizen due to federal contract requirements. * Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S. What We Would Like You To Bring With You: * Bachelor's Degree in related field * Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA * Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar) * Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services * Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements * Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms * Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code #icfcleared #dcsa2026, All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements. ## Description The Work: We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support federal government programs by designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions. This role partners closely with data scientists, analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across mission-critical systems. Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone. What You Will Do: * Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems * Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure environments (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, Synapse) * Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government and third-party sources * Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance across systems * Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements, including documentation and audit support * Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation * Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions * Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows, pipelines, and architectures * Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams, At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.