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Data Engineer
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What they do
A Data Engineer designs, builds and manages the information or big data infrastructure. Develops the architecture that helps analyze and process data in the way the organization needs it. Makes sure those systems are performing smoothly.
$114,163 / year median in Colorado
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Peterson Space Force Base, CO Germany Falls Church, VA Arlington, VA Fort Meade, MD Secret Polygraph Unspecified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $135,000
- $165,000 Job Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions.
Job Title:
Data Engineer Location:
On-Site, Various Locations (see below)Peterson Space Force Base, CO Stuttgart, Germany:
Patch Barracks, Kelley Barracks Falls Church, VA Arlington, VA Pentagon Ft.Meade, MD Tampa, FL:
MacDill AFB Doral (Miami),FL:
SOUTHCOM HQ
O'Fallon (St. Louis),IL:
Scott AFB Omaha, NE:
Offutt AFB Colorado Springs, CO:
Peterson SFB Honolulu, HI:
Camp H.M.Smith Clearance Level:
This position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to possess, at minimum, an active Secret security clearance. Roles under this requisition may require higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, which candidates must be able to obtain and maintain based on project assignment. Job Description Supports the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets. Works with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms. Required Skills Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered. 3+ years of relevant data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform experience. Experience with Python and SQL familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations Understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders Active US government security clearance Preferred Skills Experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform Familiarity with AWS or Azure Familiarity with DoD data environments and classified networks Prior Combatant Command support Solid Python and SQL skills with familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript Working Conditions Must be able to work onsite in a SCIF $135,000- $165,000 a year Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental.
- Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful
- Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest
- Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble
- Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry
- Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle
- Be Driven.
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