What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Engineer SME position at Iron EagleX?
Data Engineer SME
Job Locations
US-VA-Springfield | US-VA-Crystal City
Job ID
2024-2432
Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI
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 currently seeking a Data Engineer SME to lead data engineering initiatives for high-priority projects. This position requires extensive expertise in data architecture and system engineering, supporting sophisticated mission systems within dynamic environments. This is an onsite role located in Crystal City, VA, with potential flex hours.
The Data Engineer SME will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and managing advanced data pipelines and architecture to support high-level government objectives. Working directly on classified projects, this individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing data flows, employing expertise in cloud-based solutions and data engineering tools.
Job Duties Include (but not limited to) :
Design, develop, and implement data pipelines and ETL processes using AWS and Azure native tools (e.g., Glue, SNS) to support secure and efficient data processing.
- Apply proficiency in data flow and orchestration tools, including NiFi and Airflow, to ensure optimal pipeline performance.
- Develop scalable microservices for data handling and transformation, suitable for high-volume data ingestion and processing.
- Curate, cleanse, and secure data to support accurate and safe data transfers across multiple classification levels.
- Develop solutions to support both batch and streaming data processing.
- Integrate data pipelines with data lakes and warehouses, enhancing data accessibility and efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical data requirements.
- Ensure adherence to data handling best practices and compliance with security requirements when working with classified datasets.
- Employ data visualization techniques to make data more accessible and actionable for mission teams.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience :
Education & Certifications :
Security Clearance :
Benefits :
Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
