Data Platform Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToDesigning, constructing, and maintaining secure, scalable data platform architectures and underlying infrastructure.Building, optimizing, and monitoring enterprise data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and ETL/ELT workflows.Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, data architects, and analysts to define data interoperability standards.Conducting system performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting across distributed data platforms.Maintaining system baselines, automated configuration management controls, and platform engineering documentation.Evaluating emerging data platform technologies and implementing process improvements to maximize system reliability and scalability.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field AND five (5) or more years of experience in data platform or software engineering.OR a master’s degree and 3+ or more years of relevant experienceOR a PhD and 1+ or more years of relevant experienceOR an associate’s degree and 7+ or more years of relevant experienceOR a high school diploma and 9+ or more years of relevant experienceProven experience building and managing large-scale data platforms, cloud architectures, or distributed data systems. Strong background in database engineering, data pipeline automation, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or SQL.Hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation pipelines. Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and platform architectures.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer Associate).Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments.Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata management tools, and real-time streaming technologies.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to drive infrastructure improvements.Clearance RequirementsMust hold a current/active secret security clearance.Physical RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations