Data Engineer

Peraton

Fort Meade, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$216,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Cyberspace, DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Documentation, Internet Security, Internet of Things, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Validation Testing
LOCATION
Fort Meade, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
Responsibilities:

Peraton seeks a Data Engineer to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security.  Location: Fort Meade, MD.  

 

In this role, you will design and implement data infrastructure, pipelines, and integration solutions to support DCDC analytic capabilities within Caspian and JCRS-D environments. You will operate as part of the Analytic Development Team. 

 

 Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement ETL workflows using Airflow, NiFi, or similar
  • Develop data transformation logic for schema compliance
  • Integrate data from IoT streams, APIs, and legacy systems
  • Implement data validation and quality checks
  • Optimize pipeline performance and reliability
  • Maintain data lineage tracking and documentation
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala

  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop ecosystem

  • Knowledge of data modeling and warehousing

  • Understanding of streaming architectures

  • Experience with cloud data services

  • U.S Citizenship required
  • DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Cloud platform certifications preferred

  • 5-8 years of specific experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
Peraton Overview:

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO: EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

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Peraton

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://careers.peraton.com/