Cybersecurity Data Engineer

About Our Client:9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business specializing in providing transformative technology solutions to government customers. The organization operates in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, process automation, and artificial intelligence. About the Opportunity:The CYBERSECURITY DATA ENGINEER role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs Cybersecurity Operations and Services Enterprise (COSE) program. This position focuses on enhancing the security and resilience of digital services by designing and maintaining data pipelines and telemetry necessary for monitoring, detection, and analysis within cybersecurity operations. Responsibilities:Design and maintain security-data and telemetry pipelines for monitoring, detection, investigation, and reporting.Define data models, collection patterns, retention needs, quality controls, and integration requirements for security telemetry.Integrate logs, alerts, asset data, identity data, vulnerability data, and other telemetry sources into analytics and monitoring platforms.Improve data completeness, timeliness, normalization, and correlation to support security operations and risk analysis.Collaborate with security operations, platform engineering, data teams, and system owners to resolve telemetry gaps and improve visibility. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in data engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant technical experience.Six or more years of experience in security data engineering, data architecture, observability engineering, security operations, or related fields.Experience designing or supporting log management, SIEM, security analytics, data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-based data services.Knowledge of security telemetry, data normalization, data quality, access control, and retention practices.Strong scripting, data analysis, architecture documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Pay Range and Compensation Package:Salary range: $98,135 to $140,000 USD.Compensation is guided by job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market alignment. Benefits & Perks:Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) plan Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.