Data Engineer (DHS)

Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Data Engineer & Cloud Operations Specialist to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program. This role combines advanced data engineering with ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) of a contractor-owned AWS environment, ensuring seamless integration of commercial analytic platforms such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Babel Street, and Clearview, while maintaining cost-effective cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Flow & Integration

  • Build, monitor, and optimize secure data ingestion pipelines from open-source, deep web, and dark web sources.

  • Maintain and enhance API integrations across i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Babel Street, Clearview, and other analytic tools.

  • Support continuous data availability for AI/ML-enabled analytics and real-time monitoring.

• Cloud Operations & Maintenance

  • Manage contractor-owned AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, EKS/ECS) to ensure availability and scalability.

  • Implement patching, configuration updates, monitoring, and incident response using AWS-native tools (CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Config).

  • Ensure security, privacy, and controlled unclassified information (CUI) protections consistent with DHS program requirements.

  • Monitor and manage ongoing AWS consumption costs, identifying optimization opportunities to maximize efficiency without compromising mission readiness.

• Collaboration & Mission Support

  • Partner with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure analytic models and mission systems operate reliably in production.

  • Troubleshoot disruptions quickly to minimize mission impact and maintain continuous intelligence delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years in data engineering or cloud operations supporting DHS, DOJ, DoD, or IC programs.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in AWS cloud services, APIs, and orchestration frameworks (Airflow, NiFi, or equivalent).

  • Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).

• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with FedRAMP High principles, DHS 4300A guidance, and CUI handling requirements.

• Problem Solving: Ability to resolve mission-critical data or infrastructure issues under tight timelines.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate or Professional

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

Salary : $5,000