Data Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C. onsite

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI, CI Polygraph

Constellation West is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to support our IC business.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, OR an additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience automating and orchestrating workloads across various data environments on cloud platforms supporting both classified and unclassified networks.
• Expertise in building and maintaining the infrastructure storing and processing data; SME in the storage, transfer, and processing of secure, readily available.data
• Proficient in cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure), scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Jenkins).
• Demonstrated proficiency with data pipeline development, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-native data management.
• Knowledge of network segmentation, data governance, and cross-domain data transfer considerations.

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in STEM
• Experience working in IC or DoD environments, ideally supporting analytic or repository systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple agency data interconnectivity efforts including managing, analyzing, and transforming large datasets to support mission-critical analytic and operational requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend data integration opportunities to be used across the IC.
• Advise as a SME all data engineering projects, ensuring optimal data availability and use.
• Automate, and optimize data workflows across hybrid cloud platforms on both classified and unclassified networks.
• Design and build secure, scalable data pipelines and storage infrastructure, enabling real-time and batch processing of structured and unstructured data
• Manage voluminous data engineering tasks in an agile environments, leading or supporting multiple concurrent projects as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing all facets of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We aim to attract individuals ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to a dynamic team. Do you have the expertise and skills to solve intricate problems? If so, we invite you to join us and become part of a stimulating work environment that recognizes your hard work and commitment. Don't let this incredible opportunity to make an impact pass you by!

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Competitive Health Benefits
• 11 Paid Holidays!!
• 5 hrs. of PTO prepay period starting on day 1!
• Veteran Hiring Preference

Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V