Senior Data Engineer
US-VA-Fairfax
Careers (External)
Req #: 8835
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Data Engineer with an active Secret clearance to serve as an on-site technical resource, responsible for developing, maintaining, and modernizing data systems across low-side and high-side enclaves. This position will be located in Merrifield, VA and will be a hybrid position. Responsibilities: This role focuses on improving performance, reliability, and scalability for data-centric applications. The engineer will design and optimize data pipelines, manage enterprise databases, and lead modernization efforts using cloud-capable technologies while ensuring compliance with strict security and operational constraints. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, maintain, and modernize low-side and high-side database environments, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability. * Design, optimize, and troubleshoot NiFi-based data pipelines supporting high-volume mission workflows. * Administer, tune, and support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across secure enclaves. * Enhance backend performance for applications by improving data flows, query efficiency, and system integration. * Support Linux and Windows server environments used for database operations, data workflows, and pipeline infrastructure. * Apply cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) to support modernization, migration, or hybrid data processing efforts as permitted by mission requirements. * Perform on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis to resolve complex data and system issues. * Collaborate closely with development teams, system administrators, and government stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals. * Maintain thorough documentation of technical processes, data models, configurations, and workflows. * Ensure all activities adhere to security, compliance, and data handling requirements in classified environments. Qualifications: High School with 10+ years of application development (or commensurate experience) Clearance Required: Secret Required Qualifications: * Active Secret clearance enabling access to low side and high side systems. * Hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database administration, tuning, and optimization. * Strong proficiency in Apache NiFi pipeline development and maintenance. * Experience with Linux and Windows server systems in enterprise or secure environments. * Cloud platform experience (AWS and/or Azure) supporting modernization and migration efforts. * Experience working within a classified Government environment. * Experience working with Government product owners and stakeholders. * Experience working on an agile development team. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex data pipeline and database issues in secure onsite environments. * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with generative AI such as Claude Code, Copilot, and ChatGPT. Experience supporting mission systems or sensitive data environments within federal agencies. * Knowledge of ETL methodologies, data modeling, and performance optimization strategies. * Experience modernizing legacy data systems into cloud, virtualized, or containerized architectures within classified environments. * Relevant technical certifications (Oracle DBA, MCSE, AWS/Azure certs, Linux admin certs). * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools. * Familiarity with secure networking, segmentation, and classified data workflows. #tlm #tmk #dl #rt #tk #ar
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