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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Apache Spark, SC Clearance, Data Lakes, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9003620/data-engineer

## About the Role

Active Secret Clearance

 - Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience on Masters Degree with 6 years of experience (12 years in lieu of degree)
 - Experience building cloud-based data platforms, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses using SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or Kinesis
 - Programming skills in Java, Python, SQL, Scala, or R with strong software development practices.

## Description

Insight Global is looking to hire multiple Secret cleared Data Engineer to support a defense customer.

 - These operations are performed remotely and supporting a team based in the VA area with requirements to work in EST and travel to Quantico as needed. Daily tasks include, but not limited to:
-Design, build, and maintain cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure.

 - Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and integrations using APIs.
 - Manage, transform, and prepare data for analytics, AI/ML, and model training.
 - Support data governance, security, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 - Provide technical guidance on data architecture, storage, and technology solutions.
 - Follow coding best practices and align data solutions with business needs.
-Collaborate with teams to solve problems and improve program performance.

 - Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, including PII and CUI requirements.


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