Data Engineer - DC
Agile Defense20 days ago
Washington, DC, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$135k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain secure data pipelines.
- Build and support ETL/ELT workflows and data transformations.
- Process structured and unstructured data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.
- Create analytics-ready datasets and support data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, mission stakeholders, and technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Follow version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development practices.
- Support data environments associated with critical national security missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 years of relevant data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform experience.
- Experience with Python and SQL, including familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices.
- Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.
- Active U.S. government Secret security clearance; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, when required by assignment.
- Preferred experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform.
- Preferred exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform.
- Preferred familiarity with AWS, Azure, DoD data environments, classified networks, Combatant Command support, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Benefits
- Onsite work in a SCIF in Washington, D.C. is required.
- Roles may require candidates to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, based on project assignment.
- The company emphasizes a collaborative employee-focused culture and values of happiness, helpfulness, honesty, humility, eagerness, and drive.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About Agile Defense
Agile Defense provides IT services and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense and federal civilian agencies, including digital transformation, systems integration, C4ISR support, data analytics, and cloud. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held company is owned by Enlightenment Capital and operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its work centers on securing sensitive missions and modernizing government technology environments through managed services and mission-focused engineering.