INflow Federal is seeking a Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure data pipelines, transformations, and analytics infrastructure supporting enterprise systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiative. The Data Engineer will ensure accurate, reliable, and performant data flow across applications, integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple mission sources into cloud-based storage and analytics environments. This position plays a critical role in enabling interoperability, analytics, and automation across AWS GovCloud IL2–IL5 environments through the use of scalable data engineering practices and secure DevSecOps integration. This is a fully remote position.
Here, your work is more than a job - it’s a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes supporting ingestion, transformation, and validation of mission data
- Develop and optimize data models and schemas across relational and non-relational databases to support system integrations and analytics
- Collaborate with system architects, integration developers, and data analysts to ensure data consistency, security, and integrity across cloud environments
- Implement data migration and synchronization between legacy systems, applications, and modern cloud platforms
- Utilize AWS services (Glue, Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis) to build and sustain scalable and fault-tolerant data infrastructure
- Support data validation and reconciliation, performing quality checks and developing reports to ensure accuracy
- Integrate data from APIs, streaming sources, and file-based systems into centralized repositories or data lakes
- Automate data workflows using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD principles to ensure repeatability and efficiency
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs and operational reliability
- Implement data encryption, masking, and access controls in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and RMF requirements
- Support development of dashboards and analytics products, enabling data-driven insights for mission stakeholders
- Maintain documentation and metadata repositories, including data dictionaries, lineage, and technical specifications
- Participate in Agile sprints, contributing to backlog refinement, testing, and cross-functional collaboration
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, and ETL frameworks (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, or AWS Glue)
- Experience with cloud data services, preferably AWS GovCloud (RDS, S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift)
- Knowledge of database management systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
- Familiarity with RESTful API integration and data exchange standards (JSON, XML, CSV)
- Understanding of DoD data security and compliance standards, including encryption, RMF, and STIG adherence
- Experience developing and maintaining data validation, profiling, and transformation scripts
- Exposure to data visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, QuickSight)
- Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps delivery frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data integration and performance tuning
- Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and functional teams
- Attention to detail with focus on data accuracy and consistency
- Ability to balance data governance, security, and performance objectives
- Commitment to continuous improvement and mission impact through data-driven decision-making
- Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate or AWS Certified Developer, CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, integration, or analytics enablement
- Experience building and optimizing data pipelines in enterprise or federal environments
Required Clearance
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Proficiency with Python and SQL
- Experience with AWS GovCloud services
- Familiarity with ETL frameworks
- Knowledge of database management systems
- Experience developing data validation scripts
- Exposure to data visualization tools
- AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
What We Do
INflow Federal was founded in 2013. The “INflow difference” begins with a simple belief encompassing the importance of employee culture. We are obsessed with our people and have demonstrated year-over-year that our employee-focused approach leads to customer success. As a leading Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) innovator, we offer proven expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization and Joint Force Mission Operations. We serve our federal government customers in over 20 states domestically to include the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Joint Forces. At INflow, US Military Veterans have continuously paved the path ahead for our customers. We developed a homegrown “Veteran Outreach Program” focused around attracting and hiring transitioning military personnel and has resulted in veterans representing over 50% of our company. Simplifying the customer experience requires everyone within our organization to work together. Our leadership communicates transparently with our team on a regular basis with a commitment to do the right thing for all those we serve. Our customers recognize doing business with INflow means working with people who consistently deliver with agility, passion and integrity. This is how INflow continues to evolve, grow and accompany our customers into the future of mission systems and operations. Visit us at www.INflowFed.com.
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