Senior Data Flow Engineer
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Senior Data Flow Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of large, complex data flows using the NiagaraFiles software application. The engineer will evaluate data formatting or software issues affecting data flows and collaborate with Engineers and developers to identify effective solutions. They will also conduct assessments of existing data flows to optimize performance and ensure all flows meet compliance standards. The team member will review and process DMRs and develop solutions that support efficient data flow implementation. Additionally, the Senior Engineer will participate in Data Flow Modernization efforts, migrating current hardware‑based flows to a virtual cloud environment. This work includes evaluating existing flows, developing requirements, and partnering with Operations team members to rebuild new flows. This position includes one week of on‑call support, with occasional on‑site reporting required for urgent issues affecting systems that support data flows. On‑call rotation typically occurs once every 6 to 8 weeks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Seventeen (17) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.
- 6+ years of data flow experience.
- Minimum working 10 years working within the Intelligence Community working with mission systems and mission data formats.
- Experience with Mission Systems that process and manage mission data.
- Experience working with mission data formats.
- Experience reviewing and processing, or creating Dataflow Management Requests, DMRs.
- Experience with Apache NiFi functionality for managing, building and documenting complex Dataflows.
- Experience managing analytical needs and requirements.
- Experience in creating Systems Architectural Diagrams depicting software and system functions.
- Experience providing customer support to assist users and customers with data flow questions and concerns.
- Self-starter and well organized with the ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DeltFi is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot large, complex data flows using the NiagaraFiles software application.
- Evaluate data formatting or software issues affecting data flows and collaborate with Engineers and developers to identify effective solutions.
- Conduct assessments of existing data flows to optimize performance and ensure all flows meet compliance standards.
- Review and process DMRs and develop solutions that support efficient data flow implementation.
- Participate in Data Flow Modernization efforts, migrating current hardware‑based flows to a virtual cloud environment.
- Evaluate existing flows, develop requirements, and partner with Operations team members to rebuild new flows.
- Provide one week of on‑call support.
- Provide occasional on‑site reporting for urgent issues affecting systems that support data flows.
Benefits
- Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
- 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
- Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
