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Data Engineer
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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.
$112,698 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Data Engineer
Data EngineerJob LocationsUS-MD-Fort MeadeRequisition ID2026-169655Position CategoryInformation TechnologyClearanceTop Secret/SCI Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Data Engineer to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI/ML security support.
Strong understanding of common web vulnerabilities (XSS, Injection, DoS, ReDoS, jacking) to ensure security compliance during refactoringExperience using Flux CD and Kubernetes to deploy applications, and using GitLab for security pipelinesExperience with Node.js and ExpressExperience with MarkLogic, specifically utilizing xQuery to search, query, and manage database data Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
Location:
Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will design and implement data infrastructure, pipelines, and integration solutions to support DCDC analytic capabilities within Caspian and JCRS-D environments. You will operate as part of the Analytic Development Team.Primary Responsibilities:
Design and implement ETL workflows using Airflow, NiFi, or similarDevelop data transformation logic for schema complianceIntegrate data from IoT streams, APIs, and legacy systemsImplement data validation and quality checksOptimize pipeline performance and reliabilityMaintain data lineage tracking and documentationQualifications Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhDProficiency in Python, SQL, ScalaExperience with Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop ecosystemKnowledge of data modeling and warehousingUnderstanding of streaming architecturesExperience with cloud data servicesU.S Citizenship requiredDoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearancePreferred Qualifications:
Cloud platform certifications preferred5-8 years of specific experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fieldExtensive experience with React 18/19 best practices to refactor legacy React 16 code. Strong foundational skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.Strong understanding of common web vulnerabilities (XSS, Injection, DoS, ReDoS, jacking) to ensure security compliance during refactoringExperience using Flux CD and Kubernetes to deploy applications, and using GitLab for security pipelinesExperience with Node.js and ExpressExperience with MarkLogic, specifically utilizing xQuery to search, query, and manage database data Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and ...For full information see follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.