Senior Cloud Data Engineer
On-siteRedstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement scalable, secure data storage solutions on Azure cloud infrastructure within DoD networks, navigating the Authority to Operate (ATO) process. Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and distribution of large-scale datasets using Azure Data Factory or Databricks, while optimizing systems for performance and cost-efficiency. Translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and mentor junior engineers on cloud architecture and DevSecOps best practices. Work onsite at the Redstone Test Center supporting the Department of War's Test & Evaluation community with a Secret security clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field from a regionally accredited institution
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms
- 3+ years designing and implementing data engineering solutions in production environments
- 2+ years working with DoW (formerly, DoD) or federal government systems and security requirements
- Proficiency in Azure services (Storage, Data Factory, Databricks, Key Vault, Virtual Networks)
- Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar tools (ARM templates, Bicep)
- Proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell for automation and data processing
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, and big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Demonstrated experience obtaining ATOs and implementing security controls on DoD/DoW networks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability and willingness to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Azure certifications: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Security certifications: Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT Level II), CISSP, GICSP, or GSEC
- Experience with Azure Government or Azure Government Secret cloud environments
- Background in T&E, modeling and simulation, or experimentation domains
- Experience with machine learning operations (MLOps) and AI/ML pipeline development
- Advanced Terraform skills including module development and state management
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
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