Knowesis Inc. · 6 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKnowesis Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer to support the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG). This role will lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, architectures, and analytics platforms that enable secure and scalable data operations across the enterprise.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes to support enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational systems
Develop and optimize data architectures that ensure scalability, performance, and security across structured and unstructured datasets
Implement data integration solutions that align with DoD OIG OCIO’s modernization goals and support cross-functional interoperability
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and data models
Ensure compliance with federal data governance, privacy, and security standards, including FISMA, NIST, and DoD directives
Support the development of dashboards, reports, and visualizations by enabling clean, well-structured data delivery to downstream systems
Conduct data profiling, cleansing, and validation to maintain high data quality and reliability
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers and analysts
Document data flows, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures to support transparency and continuity
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery cycles
Identify opportunities for automation, performance tuning, and cost optimization across data platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems
Minimum 8 years' experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis
Minimum 8 years' experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or Scala for data manipulation and pipeline development
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated data services (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery)
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and real-time data streaming
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
Experience supporting federal or DoD programs, with knowledge of applicable data security and compliance frameworks
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with tools such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar orchestration frameworks
Knowledge of CMMI, ITIL, and Agile delivery models in federal environments
Familiarity with data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and business intelligence workflows
Prior experience supporting system modernization or digital transformation initiatives
Certifications in cloud architecture, data engineering, or Agile methodologies
Experience supporting federal or DoD programs
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems
Benefits
Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance
401k Company Match
Paid Time Off
Multiple Voluntary Products
Company
Knowesis Inc.
Knowesis is taken from the Greek word "noesis" which means the psychological result of perception, reasoning, and learning.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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