Data Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, ETL, Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Data Engineer Team Lead will provide technical leadership towards prioritizing and completing tasks for a small data engineer team in a highly mission centric atmosphere. The data engineer will also manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Additionally, they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems. As a member of the team, candidate will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.

HOW A DATA ENGINEER ETL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Provide team leadership in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, analytics, operations, databases, and maintenance of data and associated systems

Develop and manage complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines

Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for the ETL process

Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations

Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity

Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution

Communicate clearly and effectively with teammates, customers, and external partners

Prepare written and verbal communications on analyses, findings, and project progress

Write and maintain technical documentation

Advise hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience with the following languages: Java/J2EE, C, C++, SQL, XML, XQuery, XPath, HTML/XHTML, CSS, Python, Shell Scripting, JSON, JavaScript

• Demonstrated experience translating data insights into tools or analytic capabilities that inform operational decisions and/or improve processes

• Demonstrated experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / MySql)

• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD processes and containerization/docker

• Demonstrated experience with GPU processing

• Demonstrated experience with search architecture and data visualization tools (ex - ElasticSearch, OmniSci)

• Demonstrated experience applying machine learning methodologies to build high-quality prediction models

• Familiar with servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, Distributed Computing, Blade Centers, and cloud infrastructure

• Familiar with database methodologies

• Familiar with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, RunDeck)

• Familiar with Data Science frameworks such as Keras, Tensorflow, or Theano

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment with a focus on continual process improvement and a proactive approach to problem solving

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 10+ years of related software engineering and ETL experience

• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 15 years job-related experience

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi or Pentaho or Java

• Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills

• TS/SCI with SCI Poly clearance

• Location: At Customer Site – near Tysons Corner

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA

Job ID: 20648_RQ200909

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-24T00:00:00