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# REMOTE Secret Data Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Big Data, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Parsing, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Scripting, Data Ingestion, Backend, SC Clearance, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb3xzk

## About the Role

Active Secret clearance

Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering or something similar with 0-9 years of experience in a technical role

Strong Python experience (academic + applied acceptable)

Strong SQL skills

Hands-on experience with relational databases

Experience with data ingestion, parsing queries, and handling large datasets (10M+ rows)

Ability to design and support KPI-driven dashboards

Backend or data engineering background

Experience working in Agile environments

Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with customers

Ability to work remotely while supporting Eastern Time Zone hours Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers

Exposure to military sales, logistics, or defense data

Experience collaborating with data analysts and frontend teams

Prior work on dashboard-driven reporting for leadership

## Description

An employer is looking for a Secret Data Engineer to sit remotely. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend data pipelines that support an organizations dashboards and reporting initiatives. The individual will ingest, clean, and process large-scale datasets related to military and defense sales, while developing and optimizing SQL queries and Python scripts to support KPI reporting and analytics. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, this role partners closely with Data Analysts, Frontend Engineers, Scrum Masters, testers, and usability teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions. The position involves active participation in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and team status updates, as well as direct engagement with government stakeholders to gather requirements and provide program updates. The role supports a cross-functional team of 10-15 members, including multiple data engineers at varying levels, and contributes to
continuous improvements in data quality, performance, and usability. Support for classified work is required based on program needs.


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