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Software/Data Engineer with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Title: Software/Data Engineer Timeline to Start: ASAP

Clearance: TS/SCI required. CI Poly preferred

Worksite Address: Crystal City, VA, On-Site in SCIF

Work Schedule: M-F 9-5 pm EST, Full-time 40 hours

Contact: Salary: Open Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in data engineering, computer science, data science, or similar Job Description: ALTA IT is seeking a Senior Software/Data Engineer supporting Special Operations Command (SOCOM) on-site in Crystal City. The position involves providing big data ETL support on classified data and systems to directly support the client's mission. This position requires active Top Secret SCI Clearance, for which you must be a US citizen. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
  • Design, develop, and implement scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Apache Airflow
  • Implement and optimize Python-based data processing solutions.
  • Utilize Trino for distributed SQL query processing.
  • Develop messaging solutions utilizing Kafka to support real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
  • Build and maintain high-performance data retrieval solutions using ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
  • Integrate batch and streaming data processing techniques to enhance data availability and accessibility.
  • Ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements when working with classified data
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data strategies and develop technical solutions aligned with MISSION OBJECTIVES:
  • Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable and resilient data solutions, including AWS S3.
  • Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiency, focusing on big data.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in data engineering, computer science, data science, or similar
  • At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or related work
  • Expert in Python with significant on the job experience
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL (especially Postgres and/or Trino) with significant on the job experience
  • Significant experience with big data technology and ETL
  • Experience with Airflow (or equivalent) as an ETL workflow technology
  • Significant experience creating scalable data pipelines with structured and unstructured data. Experience with AWS or equivalent cloud-based services (e.g. S3 or S3-like services)
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance, for which you must be a US citizen DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience with Postgres or Trino
  • Experience with Apache Iceberg, Hive, HDFS, or Spark
  • Experience with Kubernetes as an operating environment and Helm as infrastructure management
  • Previous DOD experience D (Especially Special and Joint Operations)
  • Active CI Poly

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