Foxhole Technology ยท 19 hours ago
Data Brokering Engineer
Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. They are seeking a talented Data Brokering Engineer to support the secure and efficient flow of CyberNetOps data, contributing directly to mission readiness by developing, maintaining, and enhancing data ingestion and distribution processes.
Responsibilities
Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of data pipelines using Confluent Kafka, NiFi, and Linux (RHEL) systems
Monitor data feeds for availability, performance, and data integrity using internal dashboards and monitoring tools
Assist with integrating new data sources into the data brokering platform, including schema mapping, enrichment logic, and testing
Support implementation of the Data Index and documentation artifacts (e.g., data dictionaries, feed specifications)
Work with senior engineers to troubleshoot complex data flow issues, implement enhancements, and support change requests
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to maintain a secure and compliant data delivery environment
Contribute to updates of the Data Brokering Service Design Plan (SDP) and operational procedures
Support scaling activities to meet demand growth and data throughput requirements
Assist in preparing reports on data system health, performance metrics, and service delivery compliance
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret clearance
DoD 8570 IAT Level II approved Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
8+ years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, or related IT roles
Proficient with Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Linux (preferably RHEL) environments
Experience with operational support of data flow or messaging systems in enterprise or DoD settings
Experience with supporting software development groups
Proficiency in administering and scaling virtualized and non-virtualized Data Brokering Systems
Working knowledge of data processing concepts, including transformation, enrichment, schema management, and delivery
Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity practices)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to operational detail
Effective communication and documentation skills to support coordination across teams
Preferred
Think analytically
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Make decisions
Observe/remember details
Interpret data
Concentrate on tasks
Adjust to change
Handle stress/emotions
Regular attendance
Maintain work schedule
Attend meetings
Meet deadlines
Keyboard/type
Handle confidential information
Use math/calculations
Stay organized
Operate office equipment
May direct others
May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise