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Big Data Engineer

SAIC
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
Job ID 2509498

Location WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted 2025-10-02

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Big Data Engineer

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI With Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work No

Description

SAIC is seeking Big Data Engineers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

The Big Data Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to

  • Designs scalable data architectures, leading ETL processes, and oversees the implementation of data storage solutions
  • Support the development and integration of advanced analytics tools, ensuring efficient data access and insights generation
  • Optimize system performance and scalability, implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 14 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
  • One Active Certification CCISO, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, SSCP or GSEC
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Big Data solutions using Hadoop, Spark, and data streaming technologies
  • Proven experience optimizing data pipelines, performing large-scale data processing, and ensuring data quality
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and distributed computing environments

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Salary : $160,001 - $200,000

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