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# Dataflow Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Columbia Technology Partners
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $7,000 - $20,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Flow Control, Data Streaming, Data Storage Technologies, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Nifi, Operational Systems, Data Delivery
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/87638c81-0431-438f-a4a9-c002565c15e2

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings extensive Systems Engineering experience along with hands-on dataflow experience using NiFi (NiagaraFiles). You'll work across operational mission systems, collection segments, backend processing, and capabilities teams to maintain efficient and reliable data movement throughout the environment., * 14+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

 * Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * Dataflow experience using NiFi (NiagaraFiles).

Desired Skills:

 * Experience monitoring and troubleshooting operational system dataflows.
 * Experience analyzing dataflow reports, statistics, and system anomalies.
 * Experience supporting DNI and DNR data delivery.
 * Experience supporting backend processing and operational mission systems.
 * Experience supporting system deployments, upgrades, and decommissioning activities., * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
 * Certification Requirements:
 + DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

## Description

CTP is seeking an experienced System Engineer to support dataflow operations across collection systems and backend processing environments. This role focuses on monitoring system data, optimizing data flows, troubleshooting anomalies, and supporting the delivery of DNI and DNR from fielded systems to analysts, stakeholders, and partners., * Monitor system data received from the collection segment (CS) and review collected data for accuracy and formatting.

 * Develop scripts and perform other activities to optimize data flows to and from the collection segment.
 * Proactively review historical dataflow statistics and troubleshoot anomalies to support efficient system operations.
 * Interface directly with corporate dataflow teams to maintain backend processing operations and support corporate requirements.
 * Provide dataflow support to Capabilities teams during the deployment, upgrade, and decommissioning of operational systems.
 * Support HCSO operations in delivering DNI and DNR from tasked field systems to analysts, stakeholders, and partners throughout the enterprise.
 * Analyze dataflow reports and statistics to maintain awareness of the health of HCSO operational mission system collection capabilities.
 * Maintain working knowledge of deployed HCSO operational mission systems to support backend processing and proper data storage., At CTP, you'll have the opportunity to support mission-focused systems where reliable dataflow is critical to operational success. You'll work across collection systems, backend processing, NiFi-based dataflows, and fielded mission capabilities while collaborating with technical teams to troubleshoot issues and maintain efficient delivery of mission data., Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
 * Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
 * Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
 * Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
 * Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
 * Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.