Rackner · 3 months ago
Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
4+ years expRackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. The Data Engineer will modernize secure data infrastructure for a critical defense health program, focusing on designing and scaling data pipelines to enable real-time insights and support decision-making in military healthcare.
Cloud ComputingSoftwareAppsInformation TechnologyInformation ServicesMobile Apps
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain end-to-end Ingest → Transform → Expose pipelines using Airflow, Spark, dbt, and Iceberg
Ingest and normalize structured and unstructured data (HL7, FHIR, PDF, JSON) for analytics and AI/ML use cases
Map datasets to FHIR and OMOP standards to enable interoperability and decision support
Implement schema versioning and governance to ensure traceability and audit-ready lineage
Collaborate with DevSecOps and Data Science teams to deliver AI-ready datasets for predictive analytics and readiness forecasting
Optimize data performance across distributed environments while ensuring compliance with DoD Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management frameworks
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering
Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience building modular, version-controlled transformations
Hands-on with Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, dbt, and data lake frameworks (Iceberg, Trino, Athena)
Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design, data modeling, and governance in distributed systems
Familiar with AWS (Glue, S3, Lambda, Athena, EMR) and cloud-native data architectures
Excellent collaborator with experience in cross-functional environments (DevSecOps, Data Science, Security)
Preferred
Experience with FHIR, OMOP, or HL7 data standards
Background in DoD, VA, or other federal health IT programs
Knowledge of Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management Frameworks
Familiarity with complex operational data systems or readiness analytics
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Paid Certifications
Full Benefits
401(k) 100% Match (up to 6%)
Training & Career Growth
Medical / Dental / Vision
Generous PTO and comprehensive health coverage
Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Home office equipment plan for remote productivity
Supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact
Company
Rackner
Rackner is a cloud-native consultancy which enables Digital Transformation for enterprises and startups
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alexander Raul
Chief Executive Officer
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