Senior Data Engineer - Clearance Required
Job Description
LMI is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead multiple data engineering initiatives supporting US Air Force technology solutions. The role focuses on modernizing supply chain optimization models and enterprise data architectures, building cloud-based analytic infrastructure roadmaps, and coordinating closely with IT teams while holding an active Secret security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and execute an analytic infrastructure roadmap to transition current data infrastructure services to a cloud environment.
- Design data architectures and define integration paths that support enterprise analytics and modernization efforts.
- Support data automation processes to improve operational efficiency and streamline delivery.
- Provide project management support to coordinate and deliver data engineering services initiatives effectively.
- Develop and implement modernization strategies for existing data analytics infrastructure using cloud-native tools and services.
- Optimize cloud architecture and infrastructure to improve scalability, security, and cost-efficiency for analytics operations.
- Coordinate and communicate with USAF IT and other entities to support collaboration across stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with modeling and simulation solutions for supply chain optimization.
- Proficiency with data analytics tools and programming languages, including Python, SQL, and R.
- Hands-on experience migrating data analytics products to cloud platforms, including AWS.
- Proficiency with cloud-native tools and services for analytics and data processing, including AWS Redshift, AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Strong skills configuring, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure components related to data analytics.
- Strong understanding of data automation and analytic architecture design.
- Experience with project management in a technical or data analytics context.
- Ability to liaise effectively with IT and other organizational entities.
- Active Secret security clearance required.
- A DoD Secret clearance is required for this position.
Technologies
- AWS
- Python
- SQL
- R
- AWS Redshift
- AWS Glue
- S3
- Lambda
- RDS
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant certifications in cloud computing, data engineering, or project management (examples include AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Analyst, PMP).
- Experience working with USAF cloud environment capabilities.
- Experience designing and executing cloud modernization initiatives for legacy analytic systems.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for automating cloud deployments and configurations.
- Expertise in optimizing cloud environments for performance, security, and cost with a focus on analytics workloads.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver innovative solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
Location and Compensation
- Location: Tysons, VA (onsite)
- Salary: USD 120,000 to 180,000 per year