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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Database
Crystal City, VA (On-Site/Office)
Overview
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
Responsibilities
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to support mission-critical IT modernization initiatives. This position involves designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, leveraging event-driven architectures and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with messaging development, data processing frameworks, and cloud-based solutions. This is hybrid position located in Crystal City, VA, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
Job Duties Include (but not limited to):
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
Nice to Have Skills:
Education & Certifications:
Security Clearance:
Benefits:
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
Responsibilities
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to support mission-critical IT modernization initiatives. This position involves designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, leveraging event-driven architectures and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience with messaging development, data processing frameworks, and cloud-based solutions. This is hybrid position located in Crystal City, VA, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.
Job Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS services.
- Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
- Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
- Implement and optimize Java- and Python-based data processing solutions.
- Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
- Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with mission objectives.
- Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable and resilient data solutions.
- Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in Kafka for messaging and real-time data processing.
- Strong programming skills in Java and Python.
- Experience with ElasticSearch/OpenSearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
- Expertise in event-driven architecture and microservices development.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including data storage and compute resources.
- Strong understanding of data pipeline orchestration and workflow automation.
- Working knowledge of Linux environments and database optimization techniques.
- Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
- Hands-on experience with NiFi for data flow automation.
- Knowledge of SuperSet for data visualization and analytics.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Exposure to Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degrees are a plus.
Security Clearance:
- An active TS/SCI security clearance is REQUIRED. Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
Benefits:
- National Health, vision and dental plans
- 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short - and long-term disability plans
- 401(K) retirement plans
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Relocation opportunities
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