Senior Data Engineer

Network Designs Inc. • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $123.88k - $145.72k / year • 4d ago

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out engineering tasks to deliver advanced analytic applications. You will develop data analytics for desktop and web-developed analytic software, facilitate the bulk analysis of relational information, and establish applications that produce manageable, actionable intelligence from streams of structured and semi-structured data across multi-enclave environments.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph.
This position is onsite 5/days a week in Chantilly, VA

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related field
Experience with SAFe Agile framework
Strong understanding of forensic and investigative data requirements
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data solutions in secure government environments

Required Technical Skills:

Languages/ETL: Python, Apache Nifi, Cribl, Kafka
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL
Search/Indexing: Elasticsearch
Pipelines: Splunk integration, RabbitMQ
Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS GovCloud/SC2S/C2S
Other: Investigative data modeling, DevSecOps pipelines, GraphQL exposure

Advanced proficiency with:

Python for data processing, automation and ETL workflow orchestration
SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL) and query optimization
Elasticsearch and Apache Solr (design, scaling, query optimization, cluster management)
Data pipeline technologies (Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Cribl)
Log analytics and observability platforms, particularly Splunk
Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)

Additional Technical Experience:

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
GraphQL: schema design, API development, query optimization, and integrations
DevSecOps practices and tools
RabbitMQ and Redis
Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks
SAFe Agile methodologies

Responsibilities:

Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to support the cyber investigative capabilities
Develop and maintain data analytics solutions for desktop and web-based visual analytic applications
Establish applications that produce manageable, actionable intelligence from streams of structured, semi-structured, and data
Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security
Construct and optimize large relational databases across multi-enclave environments (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret)
Tune performance of large-scale data workflows, ensuring cost efficiency, low latency, and high availability
Design and manage Elasticsearch/Apache Solr clusters for fast search, indexing, and retrieval of large-scale datasets
Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structures and refine system performance and functionality
Implement CI/CD pipelines for data systems, automate monitoring/alerting, and enforce infrastructure-as-code practices
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other team members
Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

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