Senior Data Engineer

Overview: GovCIO is hiring for a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance to serve as an on-site technical resource, responsible for developing, maintaining, and modernizing data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves. This position is located in Merrifield, VA and is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modernize low-side and high-side database environments, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot NiFi-based data pipelines supporting high-volume mission workflows.
• Administer, tune, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across secure enclaves.
• Enhance backend performance for applications by improving data flows, query efficiency, and system integration.
• Support Linux and Windows server environments used for database operations, data workflows, and pipeline infrastructure.
• Apply cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) to support modernization, migration, or hybrid data processing efforts as permitted by mission requirements.
• Perform on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to resolve complex data and system issues.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, system administrators, and government stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of technical processes, data models, configurations, and workflows.
• Ensure all activities adhere to security, compliance, and data handling requirements in classified environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 10+ years of application development (or commensurate experience)
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database administration, tuning, and optimization
• Strong proficiency in Apache NiFi pipeline development and maintenance
• Experience with Linux and Windows server systems in enterprise or secure environments
• Cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) supporting modernization and migration efforts
• Experience working within a classified Government environment
• Experience working with Government product owners and stakeholders
• Experience working on an agile development team
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex data pipeline and database issues in secure onsite environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with generative AI such as Claude Code, Copilot, and ChatGPT
• Experience supporting mission systems or sensitive data environments within federal agencies
• Knowledge of ETL methodologies, data modeling, and performance optimization strategies
• Experience modernizing legacy data systems into cloud, virtualized, or containerized architectures within classified environments
• Relevant technical certifications (Oracle DBA, MCSE, AWS/Azure certs, Linux admin certs)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with secure networking, segmentation, and classified data workflows

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.