Senior Data Engineer - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead data engineering initiatives supporting US Air Force technology solutions. The role focuses on modernizing supply chain optimization models and evolving enterprise data architectures through cloud-based analytic infrastructure roadmaps. An active Secret security clearance is required, and the position is based onsite in Tysons, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an analytic infrastructure roadmap to transition existing data infrastructure services to a cloud environment.
• Design data architectures and integration paths that support modernization and enterprise analytics needs.
• Support data automation processes to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
• Provide project management support to coordinate and execute data engineering service initiatives.
• Create and implement modernization strategies for current data analytics infrastructure using cloud-native tools and services.
• Optimize cloud architecture and infrastructure to improve scalability, security, and cost-efficiency for analytic operations.
• Liaise with USAF IT and other entities to enable communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with modeling and simulation solutions for supply chain optimization.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages, including Python, SQL, and R.
• Hands-on experience migrating data analytics products to cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Proficiency with cloud-native analytics and data processing services, including AWS Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda, and RDS (and similar services).
• Strong skills configuring, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure components for data analytics.
• Strong understanding of data automation and analytic architecture design.
• Experience with project management in a technical or data analytics context.
• Ability to liaise effectively with IT and other organizational entities.
• Active Secret security clearance required for this position; a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Technical Stack

• AWS
• Python
• SQL
• R
• AWS Redshift
• AWS Glue
• S3
• Lambda
• RDS
• Terraform
• CloudFormation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud computing, data engineering, or project management (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Analyst, PMP).
• Experience working with USAF cloud environment capabilities.
• Experience designing and executing cloud modernization initiatives for legacy analytic systems.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to automate cloud deployments and configurations.
• Expertise in optimizing cloud environments for performance, security, and cost with a focus on analytics workloads.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Location and Compensation

Location: Tysons, VA (onsite)

Compensation: Target salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year.