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Peraton · 2 days ago

IT Data Engineer

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a highly skilled IT Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure data solutions, ensuring compliance with federal security standards while enabling actionable insights.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources into secure environments

Ensure data flows comply with NIST 800-53 security controls and organizational policies

Automate data ingestion and transformation processes for efficiency and scalability

Architect and maintain secure data warehouse solutions (on-premises and/or cloud)

Optimize storage, indexing, and query performance for large-scale datasets

Implement encryption, access controls, and monitoring in line with NIST 800-53 requirements

Develop dashboards and reports using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.)

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into meaningful visualizations

Ensure reporting solutions meet compliance and security standards

Integrate NIST 800-53 security controls into all data engineering processes

Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure configurations and continuous monitoring

Support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP)

Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business units to deliver secure, reliable data solutions

Provide technical guidance on data engineering best practices in regulated environments

Document processes, configurations, and compliance evidence for internal and external reviews

Qualification

Data EngineeringNIST 800-53SQLETL/ELT ToolsCloud Data PlatformsBI ToolsData ModelingCISSPCISMAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills