Data Engineer - Arlington (VA)
Agile Defense20 days ago
Arlington, VA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$135k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain secure data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows.
- Build data transformations and analytics-ready datasets from structured and unstructured data.
- Process data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders.
- Apply data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices.
- Support version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development practices.
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.
- Python and SQL skills, with familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices.
- Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.
- Active U.S. government security clearance and U.S. citizenship; at least an active Secret clearance is required, with some assignments potentially requiring TS/SCI.
- Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Preferred qualifications include Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, War Data Platform, Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, Terraform, AWS, Azure, DoD data environments, classified networks, Combatant Command support, and JavaScript/TypeScript familiarity.
Benefits
- The position is onsite in a SCIF at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, when required by project assignment.
- The employer describes an employee-focused culture centered on collaboration, support, integrity, respect, innovation, and mission commitment.
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.