MetroStar · 10 hours ago
Sr. Data Engineer I (6382)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expMetroStar is dedicated to delivering impactful technology services across the federal government. The Sr. Data Engineer will be responsible for designing and managing Splunk data ingestion pipelines, ensuring secure and reliable Splunk capabilities that support mission operations and decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningManagement ConsultingMobileSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and manage Splunk data ingestion pipelines and dashboards supporting mission-critical use cases
Operate and maintain Splunk Enterprise in a secure, high-availability environment
Support security monitoring, detection, and incident response operations
Participate actively in Agile execution and team delivery cadence
Optimize data pipelines, performance, and data quality across the platform
Communicate technical insights, risks, and issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical excellence and reliable delivery
Apply creativity and sound engineering judgment to deliver innovative solutions aligned to customer needs
Qualification
Required
An active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required
5+ years of experience in data management or systems administration, including at least 3 years of hands-on Splunk GA experience
Demonstrated expertise in data onboarding, parsing, indexing, and dashboard development
Experience operating Splunk Enterprise in regulated or high-security environments
Holds Splunk Certified Core Consultant or Splunk Certified Enterprise Security Admin certification
Meets DoD 8140 DCWF Role 521 – Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist requirements with certifications such as GMON, GRID, CEH, Cloud+, CySA+, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, or SSCP
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred (relevant experience may substitute)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Parental Leave and dependent care
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Company
MetroStar
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Santos
President and Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-11-14
2023-09-19
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