{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"da4e62783d038028edd742bc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da4e62783d038028edd742bc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/da4e62783d038028edd742bc","title":"Data Engineer-Sr","description":"An Iron EagleX Opportunity\n\nIron EagleX, a GDIT company, contributes to the U.S. government’s mission of protecting our nation and enables our customers to make quicker decisions and act faster than our adversaries.\n\nClearance Level\nTop Secret/SCI\nCategory\nData Science and Data Engineering\nLocation\nTampa, Florida\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nAPI Integration\n\nData Engineering\n\nData ETL\n\nGit\n\nPeople Management\n\nREQ#: RQ231058\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.\n\nJob Description\n\nYOUR IMPACT\n\nOwn your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.\n\nOUR COMPANY\n\nIron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nThe Data Engineer-Sr will lead the backend data engineering team on the Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST) supporting the J2 Intelligence Enterprise at SOCOM HQ located at MacDill AFB, Florida.\n\nThe Data Engineer-Sr position will lead a small team focused on managing data infrastructure through various advanced technologies and methodologies. Additionally, the Data Engineer is expected to handle containerization by deploying applications with Docker and demonstrate a proficiency with navigating AWS cloud environments.\n\nPreferred candidates will have a strong background in Apache Airflow, familiarity with both Postgres and Elasticsearch, and advanced skills in Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts. Experience using GitLab, proficiency in software testing with Python, setting up CI/CD pipelines on GitHub or GitLab, and knowledge of AI/ML technologies such as HuggingFace, PyTorch, Transformers, and the SQL Alchemy library are highly desirable.\n\nJOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)\n\nDesign, implement, and maintain reliable and scalable SQL databases.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into solutions using programming languages like Python, Java, Kafka, Hive, R, or Storm.\nOversee cloud-based database platforms and maintain security controls.\nDevelop and maintain basic ETL/ELT pipelines to support mission-critical analytics.\nAssist in integrating, cleaning, and validating data from structured and unstructured sources.\nContribute to data modeling, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.\nCreating API endpoints using Flask or FastAPI for accessing diverse sources like Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), and classified datasets.\nDeveloping data pipelines using Apache Airflow to perform ETL operations into Postgres or Elasticsearch databases, utilizing languages such as Python, Bash, and SQL.\nLead complex data engineering projects, mentor junior staff, contribute to strategic initiatives, and leverage advanced technical expertise in Python, SQL, and Spark to solve intricate data challenges.\nDemonstrated experience managing small techincally focused teams delivering value to a globally distributed enterprise.\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\n\nProficiency in Python, Bash, and SQL, as well as experience with Postgres or Elasticsearch databases.\nSkilled in setting up Flask or FastAPI applications, Docker containerization, and Git version control, along with software testing expertise in Python.\nUnderstanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).\nFamiliarity with Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data tools (academic/project experience accepted).\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED\n\nClearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required.\nExperience: 10+ years of related experience (internship or academic project experience accepted).\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.\nCertifications: None required; cloud foundational certifications preferred.\nRole requirements: On-site 5 days.\nDue to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role\n\nIEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans\n\n#iexjobs\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n10 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nLess than 10%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $145,350 - $196,650. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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