Data Automation EngineerOur partner is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.
They are seeking a Data Automation Engineer to support this critical customer mission.The Data Automation Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions to support technology integration activities, focusing on data pipeline development, automated analysis workflows, and integration automation. This role addresses manual workflow pain points and enables scaling of technology capabilities through intelligent automation.ResponsibilitiesDevelop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiativesCreate automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomyImplement data integration automation between pilot and production systemsSupport Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform development and enhancementDevelop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasksCreate data transformation and normalization automationSupport AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering automationDevelop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systemsImplement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automationDocument automation solutions and maintain code repositoriesSupport scaling automation from pilot to production environmentsOptimize automation performance and efficiencyCollaborate with analysts to identify automation opportunitiesEnsure automation solutions maintain data quality and integritySupport continuous improvement of automated capabilitiesRequirementsU.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI ClearanceAbility to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) SuitabilityBS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software developmentStrong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation librariesExperience developing data pipelines and ETL processesKnowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration toolsExperience with APIs and integration technologiesUnderstanding of database systems and data modelingFamiliarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practicesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to translate business requirements into automated solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent documentation and communication abilitiesDesired SkillsExperience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity toolsKnowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparationExperience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect)Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automationExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programsDesired CertificationsDoD 8140 IAT Level IIICSSLPFor more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent.
We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.