
Data Engineer – Secret Clearance Required
Sherpa
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per year
About the role
- Design, develop, and implement data science solutions to address defense-related challenges
- Utilize advanced coding skills to manipulate, analyze, and visualize large and complex datasets
- Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines that efficiently collect, transform, and store data from various sources
- Create and manage data management systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and industry standards
- Implement processes to validate and clean data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability for analysis
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide the necessary infrastructure and tools
- Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to enhance performance and efficiency in data access and analysis
- Explore new data acquisition opportunities and technologies to improve data management and analytics capabilities
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, machine learning, and defense technology
- Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations and reports
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (Masters Degree preferred)
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, Go or Scala, and experience with SQL for database management
- Familiarity with big data tools and frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka
- Experience with data warehousing solutions and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address data-related challenges and improve data processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with just the right amount of guidance
Benefits
- covering the cost of medical for you and your family
- dental, vision, health and wellness benefits
- a generous retirement savings plan
- generous PTO policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data sciencedata analysisdata visualizationdata pipelinesdata management systemsdata validationdata cleaningprogramming languagesSQLETL
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsself-starterautonomous workadaptabilitystakeholder engagementpresentation skillscross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Active Secret security clearanceBachelor's degreeMaster's degree