Data Engineer Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Springfield VA (Hybrid) Salary: $110000 - $165000 Benefits Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Recruit22 has partnered with a leading federal technology and AI solutions organization to identify a talented Data Engineer to support mission-critical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives within the U.S. Government sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside data scientists engineers and government stakeholders on cutting-edge AI programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing optimizing and maintaining data pipelines that enable AI/ML solutions across multiple secure environments and classification levels.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of three days onsite weekly in Springfield VA with occasional requirements for additional onsite support.

• Design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for AI and ML initiatives.
• Extract transform and load (ETL) structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Optimize data processing workflows and automate manual processes where possible.
• Parse clean and prepare complex datasets for machine learning development environments.

• Perform detailed data analysis and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in customer vendor and internal technical meetings to coordinate AI-related datasets and priorities.
• Identify data quality issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for data-related decisions and best practices.

• Work closely with program leadership engineers data scientists and customer stakeholders.
• Document data workflows standards and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve technical challenges independently.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data delivery and operational efficiency.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelors degree in:
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Information Management
  • Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline
• 2 years of experience in:
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Related technical fields
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • SQL
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines.
• Advanced understanding of database concepts and technologies.
• Experience transforming and preparing data for machine learning applications.
• Strong data parsing and text processing skills.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives.
• Experience supporting computer vision projects.
• Knowledge of:
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Other cloud platforms
• Experience handling geospatial datasets and data formats.
• Familiarity with secure or classified environments.

• Work on advanced AI and ML initiatives supporting critical government missions.
• Join a highly collaborative and technically talented team.
• Exposure to modern data engineering cloud and AI technologies.
• Strong career growth and advancement potential.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Hybrid

• Springfield VA
• Fairfax VA
• Minimum 3 days onsite weekly
• Potential for additional onsite support based on project needs

Base Salary: $110000 - $165000

Compensation will be determined based on experience technical expertise education certifications security clearance status and overall qualifications.

Recruit22 is conducting this search on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates interested in advancing their careers in data engineering AI and mission-focused technology programs are encouraged to apply.