Data Engineer - CYBERCOM
Agile Defense14 days ago
Fort Meade, MD, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and operationally deploy scalable AI-enabled data solutions.
- Build and manage complex data pipelines, preprocessing workflows, and feature engineering strategies.
- Develop and deploy machine learning models and services in secure, containerized environments.
- Create data visualizations and communicate insights through Palantir MSS Workshop and Slate applications.
- Collaborate with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders.
- Apply data validation, model testing, performance evaluation, reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, including designing and managing complex data pipelines.
- Experience with data visualization and storytelling using Palantir’s MSS Workshop and Slate applications.
- Preferred experience includes 4+ years in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, and PySpark.
- Experience developing machine learning models from training through deployment using tools such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and XGBoost.
- Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments including AWS, Azure, and Palantir Foundry.
- Strong technical communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Must possess a Top Secret clearance before starting.
Benefits
- Must work onsite at a SCIF in Scott AFB, Illinois.
- Employees are supported by a collaborative culture emphasizing helpfulness, honesty, humility, eagerness, and drive.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data EngineeringML 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.