Senior Data Engineer

TekSynap•Ashburn, VA

2d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead and execute critical engineering tasks in support of an advanced visual analytic application. This role requires a motivated and experienced individual with a deep understanding of data analytics, database architecture, and high-performance computing to deliver powerful analytic capabilities to our government client. The Systems and Data Engineering Services effort requires highly skilled systems support staff to assist in engagement efforts, research support, and office management. Staff will be integral members of a team that provides support that is critical to the execution of the mission. This position supports a government customer who devises policy matters and techniques to be used in complicated investigations, as well as for making a continuous review of investigative procedures and programs. In addition, the customer maintains top-level liaison with officials in the Department of Justice, as well as other Government agencies and foreign law enforcement officials, on matters under the jurisdiction of the FBI for the purpose of coordinating and resolving major policy matters concerning both criminal cases and civil litigations.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience
Master’s degree
Possess a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
Be a Citizen of the United States of America only – no dual citizenship shall be allowed.
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Pass a criminal background check.
Comprehensive expertise across key technology domains and high-impact assignments.
Leading complex engineering efforts and shaping strategic technology directions.
Conducting performance evaluations and recommending significant improvements that drive short-term project outcomes and long-term success.
Acting as a technical authority across multiple concurrent projects.
Providing guidance and potentially supervising other team members.
Proven experience in data engineering and secure, scalable analytics environments.

Responsibilities

Developing and integrating advanced data analytics for both desktop and web-based visual analytic platforms.
Enabling large-scale analysis of relational data through innovative graphics and visualization techniques, utilizing high-performance computing resources.
Working with open source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies to transform structured and semi-structured data into actionable intelligence.
Designing enterprise database strategies and setting standards for operational performance, programming practices, and security protocols.
Building and managing large-scale relational databases.
Ensuring seamless integration of new systems with existing data warehouse infrastructure.
Optimizing system performance and enhancing overall functionality.