Data Engineer (Geospatial) (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

C++ Programming Language, Geospatial Data, Geospatial Tools, Java, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Data Engineer Sr Advisor at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients’ big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients’ mission and on your career.

The Data Engineer will manipulate data and data flows for both existing and new systems. Their previous experience must include a geospatial and telemetry focus. Additionally, they will provide support in the areas of data extraction, transformation and load (ETL), data mapping, data extraction, analytical support, operational support, database support, and maintenance support of data and associated systems.  As a member of the team, candidates will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (terabytes) database development, large-scale file manipulation, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.

HOW A DATA ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Research, design, and develop better ways of leveraging geospatial and telemetry data flows in our enterprise-wide systems and/or applications

• Use Java to manage and improve current NiFi code

• Troubleshoot Oracle and Elastic datastores in the event of an outage

• Develop complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines

• Resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations

• Conducts investigations and tests of considerable complexity

• Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation

• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for the ETL process

• Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress

• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced engineers

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: 

• The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

• Minimum eight (8) years of related software engineering and ETL experience

• Experience building and maintaining data flows in NiFi, Pentaho, and Kafka

• Experience with the following languages: Java/J2EE, C, C++, SQL, XML, XQuery, XPath, Python, JSON

• Experience with data visualization with geospatial data, ESRI, and related technologies (Elastic)

• Analytic and targeting methodologies related to geospatial data

• Familiarization with NoSQL datastores

• Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarization executing jobs in Big Data Technologies (i.e., Hadoop or Spark)

• Knowledge of servers operating systems; Windows, Linux, Distributed Computing, Blade Centers, and cloud infrastructure

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to comprehend database methodologies

• Focus on continual process improvement with a proactive approach to problem solving

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.