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Rackner · 3 hours ago

Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)

Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. They are seeking a Data Engineer to modernize secure data infrastructure for a critical defense health program, focusing on building data pipelines and ensuring interoperability for analytics and decision-making.

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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

Data EngineeringSQLPythonApache AirflowApache SparkETL/ELT designAWSData modelingFHIR standardsGovernanceCollaborationCross-functional experience

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 and Full Remote Flexibility.
Professional Growth through paid certifications and training.
Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance.
Home office equipment plan and supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact.

Company

Rackner

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Rackner is a cloud-native consultancy which enables Digital Transformation for enterprises and startups

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Alexander Raul
Chief Executive Officer
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