Secret Cleared Data Engieer

Gridiron IT is seeking a Data Engineer with a passion for learning and problem-solving to join our team.

Travel - up to 10%

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing data migration processes, integrating data from various sources, and ensuring the secure and efficient handling of both structured and unstructured data. Proficiency with Talend, Qlik Replicate, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is highly desirable. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing and securing our data migration and integration workflows.

You Will:

• Collaborate with data architects and project managers to develop comprehensive data migration strategies for structured (e.g., relational databases) and unstructured data (e.g., documents, media).
• Use Qlik Replicate for real-time replication, Change Data Capture (CDC), and data migration from source databases to target environments.
• Design, implement, and optimize Talend ETL/ELT pipelines for batch processing and transformation of structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure data integration across diverse sources (on-premises, cloud, ADLS, databases) into platforms like Azure, AWS, and Dataverse.
• Automate tasks such as data validation, transformation, and reconciliation to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, and transformation to support accurate mapping and merging of data formats.
• Conduct thorough testing (unit, integration, performance) and ensure the accuracy and completeness of migrated data.
• Troubleshoot data migration issues, optimize performance, and provide post-migration support.
• Create and maintain documentation for ETL workflows, data migration scripts, and configuration settings.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to provide status updates and resolve data-related challenges.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest data engineering tools, technologies, and best practices.

You Have:

• U. S. Citizenship
• A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Sec or any IAT level 2 and higher certification required
• 3 years of experience in data engineering, specifically with data migration and integration projects.
• Hands-on experience with Talend for ETL/ELT processes and Qlik Replicate for data replication and CDC.
• Proficiency in working with both structured (relational databases, data warehouses) and unstructured data (files, NoSQL, media).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS for data migration and storage.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and data governance principles.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as experience with large-scale data integration projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Main focus:

• Experience with Azure Data Factory
• Azure Software Factory and ETL
• Azure Dataverse and Dynamics 365
• Data Engineering with Structure and Unstructured Data
• Medallion Architecture
• Government Data Engineering

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $135,000 To 165,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.