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Data Engineer - Active TS/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology Washington, DC

Washington, DC

1mo ago Closed

$119k - $161k/yr Full time Active Data Data Engineer

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 21, 2026).

Job Description

Senior Data Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance, onsite in Washington, DC, responsible for designing and delivering data governance, pipelines, and information systems in a government context, with AWS integration and collaboration with product teams. Salary range USD 119,000 to 161,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement internal process improvements, including restructuring infrastructure to improve scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual tasks.
Build and architect end-to-end data pipelines to support comprehensive solutions.
Create and maintain artifacts such as schemas, data dictionaries, and ETL transforms.
Integrate data pipelines with AWS cloud services to drive actionable insights.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address data infrastructure needs and troubleshoot data-related technical issues.
Design and implement robust data flows to handle raw data and target datasets.
Provide Tier 3 support for deployed applications and data flows.
Define and communicate a product vision for client software products, aligned with user needs and business objectives.
Create and maintain product roadmaps balancing innovation with growth goals.
Collaborate with a government product owner and a product team of seven to eight full-time equivalents.
Work with the data engineering team to design and deploy new features.
Coordinate and document data flows and capabilities.
Provide occasional off-hours deployment support, including evenings or weekends.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Expertise with distributed computing frameworks for large-scale data processing.
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
Hands-on experience with data stores such as PostgreSQL, S3, Redshift, MongoDB or DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and SQL.
Proficiency in Python with libraries including pandas and PySark, plus NiFi, Airflow, and AWS Lambda or equivalents.
Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, JMS/SQS, SNS, and Kafka.
Experience with Linux/Unix server environments.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Experience publishing and presenting design reports.
Ability to coordinate with team members to meet milestones and deadlines.
Familiar with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD clearance.

Technologies

AWS and GovCloud
PostgreSQL, S3, Redshift, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, SQL
Python, pandas, PySark
NiFi, Airflow, AWS Lambda
Docker, Kubernetes
JMS, SQS, SNS, Kafka
Linux, Unix
Jira, Confluence
DevOps, object oriented programming languages, scripting

Benefits

Growth: AI powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you reach your goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
Community: Award winning culture of innovation and a military friendly workplace

Work Requirements

5+ years of related experience
May vary based on technical training, certifications, or degree
Travel: None
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

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