Data Engineer SME - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/SCI

Job Requirements San Antonio, TX Top Secret/SCI Polygraph None Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Who We Are Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role. About Our Client Our client is a woman-owned small business supporting critical missions in the IC/DoD. They specialize in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and cloud migration. Enjoy a close-knit team and exceptional benefits, including fully-paid medical, 4 weeks PTO, 6% 401k match, and over $5k for training. The Role We are seeking a SME-level Data Engineer to support the ingestion of mission-critical and mission-support data sets into a big data environment. This role is pivotal in supporting cyber and network-related missions within military spaces. As a senior member of the team, you will focus on software infrastructure for big-data-scaled ingestion - including understanding new data sources, implementing testing, and establishing monitoring. Additionally, you will lead the department in achieving strategic goals, ensuring data integrity, and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.

What You'll Bring Experience:

At least 14 years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Database Engineering. (+4 additional years of relevant experience can substitute for a BS degree).

Technical Core:

Fluency in data extraction, custom translation development, and loading (ETL). You should have significant experience with Java (including unit/integration testing), Python, and SQL.

Big Data Tools:

Expertise in Apache NiFi (administration and troubleshooting) and data flow solutions like Kafka and

AWS S3/SQS.

Infrastructure & DevOps:

Proficiency with Linux OS (BASH), Maven, GitLab, and YAML for schema configuration. Experience with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus.

Certification:

Must be certified DoD IAT II or higher (Sec+, etc)

Mission Knowledge:

Familiarity with cyber/network security operations and various log formats (JSON, XML).

Soft Skills:

Ability to lead a department, decompose complex technical problems, and work effectively in Agile environments. •Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements. Clearance Requirements An active TS/SCI is required for consideration. Please note, you must have the required clearance - under or non-cleared applicants will not receive a response. Location Hybrid schedule with onsite work performed in San Antonio, TX & Columbia, MD Ready for Next Steps? We encourage you to apply and connect with us even if a direct match isn't currently listed.

Apply online at https:

//careers.stanleyreid.com/ or contact our MD team for more info: mwhitford@stanleyreid.com, asmith@stanleyreid.com. Please Note Due to high application volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions or provide updates. We will contact you directly if there is a match. Opportunities change frequently; We cannot guarantee availability. Posted on 01/15/2026 group id:

RTL68226

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