Job Description
Our client is looking for a remote Top Secret Data Engineer to support a large federal contract. This individual will be responsible for:
Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems
Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure environments (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, Synapse)
Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government and third‑party sources
Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance across systems
Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements, including documentation and audit support
Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation
Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows, pipelines, and architectures
Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross‑functional teams
Salary ranges from $100-110,000 based on experience
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Active Top Secret clearance
5+ year of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments
Strong experience with relational databases (oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL or similar)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Prior DCSA experience
Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) and modern data services
Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platform
Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.