Data Engineer

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base, supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines to support the federation of structured and unstructured data across the DISA enterprise. This position requires a deep understanding of data engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration and analytics requirements within the DISA enterprise.

• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver high-quality data solutions.

• Implement data models, schemas, and database structures to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

• Optimize and tune data processing workflows for performance and scalability.

• Develop and maintain documentation for data engineering processes, workflows, and systems.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.

• Support the integration of test Use Cases

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or a related field.

• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance or equivalent

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

• Proficiency with SQL and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).

• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Kibana) and data analytics frameworks.

• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques, including building and deploying models and algorithms within a data environment.

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer).

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

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