Data Engineer Full Performance with Security Clearance
Cornerstone Defense · Herndon, VA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional for a Data Engineering role. In this role, you will design and maintain data pipelines, collaborate closely with development teams, and help deliver reliable data solutions that enable teams to transform data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain reliable data pipelines that support ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large datasets
- Partner with software developers and engineering teams to integrate data solutions into existing systems and applications
- Develop and optimize SQL queries to support data retrieval, transformation, and analysis
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL to store, manage, and access data
- Develop scripts and automation using Python, Linux, and shell scripting to support data processing tasks
- Operate within AWS environments to support cloud-based data infrastructure and workflows
- Prepare and structure data outputs in usable formats for analysis and downstream systems, including JSON
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or additional years of specialized experience in a scientific or technical discipline
- 4+ years of experience developing or maintaining data pipelines in collaboration with development teams
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
- Familiarity with SPARC environments and relational databases including PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL
- Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining SQL queries
- 2+ years of experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting
- Experience preparing and managing structured and unstructured datasets, including JSON formats
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache NiFi or Apache Airflow
- 2+ years of development experience with Java or Scala
- Experience managing or supporting EMR or SPARC clusters
- Background in performance tuning and optimization of data pipelines or large data systems
- 2+ years of experience working with Hive or Iceberg
- Familiarity with implementing cloud-based security practices
- Experience using ACM processes for code deployment
Skills
- Python
- AWS cloud services
- SQL
- Linux
- Shell scripting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Generous PTO Policy
- 401(k)
- HSA and FSA options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and Training
- Perks at Work Discount Program
- Referral Program
- CollegeAmerica 529
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Travel Assistance
- Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
- Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.