Chenega MIOS SBU · 8 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expChenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to enhance their skills and build a career in a rapidly evolving business climate. The role involves architecting and implementing data infrastructure for critical DARPA operational missions, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and optimization for advanced analytics in high-stakes environments.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable data pipelines within DoD-compliant environments
Develop robust ETL/ELT processes to ingest, transform, and load data from diverse and often classified sources, ensuring data integrity and proper handling
Implement data quality checks and monitoring to guarantee the accuracy and availability of mission-critical data
Build and manage data infrastructure in DoD cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and on-premises classified networks
Design and implement data warehousing, data lakes, and data models that are optimized for performance and security in a high-stakes environment
Implement security controls, data governance, and access management compliant with DoD policies, STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), and data classification levels
Collaborate with intelligence analysts, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to understand their data requirements and deliver effective solutions
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for data architectures, pipelines, and processes in accordance with DoD standards
Automate manual processes and optimize data delivery to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mission support operations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
7+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, with a significant portion of that time spent in a DoD, IC, or other federal agency environment
Demonstrated experience leading the design and architecture of complex, large-scale data solutions from requirements gathering to deployment
Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to the team
Extensive hands-on experience building and optimizing data pipelines in government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and on-premises classified networks
Deep experience handling, processing, and securing data across various classification levels (CUI, Secret, TS/SCI)
IAT/IAM Level II or III Certification
Active Top Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Expertise with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka
Knowledge of data pipeline and workflow management tools like Airflow
Deep understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), data warehousing concepts, and data modeling in a secure context
Preferred
A master's degree is a plus
Benefits
Well-being programs
Company
Chenega MIOS SBU
Chenega Corporation’s MIOS Strategic Business Unit (SBU) provides innovative solutions for federal, DOD, and commercial customers around the globe.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chet Husk
Chief Technical Officer
Sarah Bruno, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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