Sherpa

Data Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

Sherpa

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ColoradoNorth CarolinaUnited 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