Data Engineer - Active TS/SCI with FSP

Description Location:

McLean, VA Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Position Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

We are seeking a highly skilled

Data Engineer (SME)

to support a mission-critical Sponsor program. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in designing, developing, and deploying data pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure to enable enterprise-scale analytics and AI capabilities. This role will involve building and automating CI/CD pipelines, integrating secure cloud architectures, and supporting advanced modeling and analytics efforts. Strong proficiency with Python, Terraform, and AWS is required, along with a background in DevSecOps practices and automated testing to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance. Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and workflows for large-scale enterprise environments. Utilize

Python

and

Bash

for automation, data engineering, and system integration tasks. Implement

Terraform

to provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS. Manage data science and analytics environments using tools such as

Anaconda . Develop and integrate

CI/CD pipelines

with automated testing to ensure high-quality, secure deployments. Support

AI/ML modeling workflows

by enabling scalable, secure, and performant data pipelines. Collaborate with mission stakeholders, analysts, and developers to align requirements with technical solutions. Apply

DevSecOps

practices to ensure compliance, security, and maintainability across deployed systems. Leverage

SQL

for data manipulation, querying, and integration across relational and cloud-native databases. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: 7+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar role Strong proficiency with

Python

and

Bash

for automation and pipeline development Hands-on experience with

Terraform

for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and AWS cloud deployment Experience with

CI/CD pipelines

and

automated testing frameworks Familiarity with

SQL

for enterprise data manipulation and integration Experience working within

DevSecOps

frameworks to ensure secure development and deployment Ability to support

AI/ML model integration

into enterprise systems Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required at the time of application Ability to work full-time on-site in McLean, VA Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data science package management tools (e.g.,

Anaconda ) Familiarity with distributed computing and big data frameworks Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures Strong communication and documentation skills to support both technical and non-technical audiences Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance is required for this role Benefits Salary:

$200,000/yr. -$220,000/yr.