An Iron EagleX Opportunity Iron EagleX, a GDIT company, contributes to the U.S. government's mission of protecting our nation and enables our customers to make quicker decisions and act faster than our adversaries. Clearance Level Secret Category Data Science and Data Engineering Location Fort Bragg, North Carolina ( Hybrid Workplace ) Key Skills For Success Amazon Web Services (AWS) Big Data Data Analytics Data Architecture Development Technical Solutions REQ#:
RQ222489
Public Trust:
None Requisition Type:
Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure.
OUR COMPANY
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Iron EagleX is looking for a Data Engineer Sr. Principal to support the
USASOC OTA
Program who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoW client's data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies to propel our command into the future. This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite, in and around Fort Bragg, NC.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Principal Data Engineer, you will design and deliver advanced data solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness and decision-making. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing, dynamic engineering team, working in close partnership with a government Project Manager to ensure mission-focused, high-impact outcomes.
JOB DUTIES
(INCLUDE
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
) Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations. Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud based, and hybrid resources. Work with the client's migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design. Function as Team Lead for a small but growing team developing technical deliverables utilizing live data to create dynamic, visual dashboards based on customer direction. Work with government PM to establish sprint cadence and update status dashboards. This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite at customer location/s on or around Fort Bragg, NC. Quarterly travel.
REQUIRED SKILLS
SQL Database experience S3/Block Storage integration Python scripting 3-5 years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink, etc) - Presto/Trino is preferred. 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines 3-5 years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect) Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders. 3-5 years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operation systems Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure 10+ years' experience required Must be a U.S. Citizen
DESIRED SKILLS
Experience with applying DoW security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process Experience working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus PowerBI Ecosystem (primarily concerned with establishing & maintaining DataFlows) Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions Experience managing data pipelines between networks and TAK infrastructure
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Clearance:
Current DoW Secret Clearance is required
Experience:
10 years of related experience
Education:
Master's degree in computer science or related field Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days on site at Fort Bragg and 2-3 days' remote. Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #iexjobs Work Requirements Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required 10-25% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans