Data Engineer Senior Principal (Hybrid)

GD Information Technology•Fort Bragg, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Iron EagleX is looking for a Data Engineer Sr. Principal to support the USASOC OTA Program who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoW client's data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies to propel our command into the future. This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite, in and around Fort Bragg, NC. As a Senior Principal Data Engineer, you will design and deliver advanced data solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness and decision-making. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing, dynamic engineering team, working in close partnership with a government Project Manager to ensure mission-focused, high-impact outcomes.

Requirements

10 + years of related experience
SQL Database experience
S3/Block Storage integration
Python scripting
3-5 years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink, etc) - Presto/Trino is preferred.
3-5 years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines
3-5 years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect)
Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders.
3-5 years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role
Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operation systems
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Current DoW Secret Clearance is required
Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with applying DoW security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process
Experience working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus
PowerBI Ecosystem (primarily concerned with establishing & maintaining DataFlows)
Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level
Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions
Experience managing data pipelines between networks and TAK infrastructure

Responsibilities

Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations.
Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud based, and hybrid resources.
Work with the client's migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design.
Function as Team Lead for a small but growing team developing technical deliverables utilizing live data to create dynamic, visual dashboards based on customer direction.
Work with government PM to establish sprint cadence and update status dashboards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
competitive pay
paid time off
variety of medical plan options
dental plan options
a vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.