Data Engineer (2/3)- Secret Clearance - Norfolk Va

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer (Level 2‑3) to design, build, and evolve scalable data pipelines that power advanced analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives. In this role you will develop and manage robust ETL/ELT workflows to efficiently ingest, transform, and deliver high‑quality data across platforms. You will architect and maintain modern data models, warehouses, and lakehouse environments while championing data governance, security, and compliance. The position requires full‑time onsite work with occasional travel (up to 15%) primarily to Scott AFB in O'Fallon, IL, and/or MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and deliver data across platforms.
• Architect and maintain robust data models, data warehouses, and lakehouse environments to support growing analytics and machine‑learning needs.
• Continuously optimize database and query performance, implementing partitioning, indexing, and other scaling strategies for fast, reliable data access.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and compliance through strong governance practices, validation frameworks, and security standards.
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and strengthen production pipeline reliability while driving automation to reduce manual effort.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to deliver actionable data solutions aligned with mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) required.
• 3+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and automating ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong programming and querying skills in SQL, Python, and/or Scala.
• Familiarity with BI tools, cloud platforms, big data technologies, data modeling, warehousing, and lakehouse architectures, including data optimization and governance best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills for working effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to work onsite full‑time with up to 15% travel, primarily to Scott AFB (O'Fallon, IL) and/or MacDill AFB (Tampa, FL).

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM or technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Prior hands‑on experience with USTRANSCOM systems, Qlik, the Advana tool suite, Maven Smart System, and/or Databricks.