Data Engineer (TS/SCI) – Senior / Technical Lead
IAMUS Consulting | Columbia, MD (Hybrid)
Make an Impact Where It Matters!
IAMUS Consulting is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence supporting national security efforts.
This is more than a hands-on engineering role—you will also lead technical direction, mentor team members, and help shape the future of data engineering across the program.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and scale data ingestion pipelines for large, complex structured and unstructured data sets
- Integrate new data sources and enhance existing data flows for performance and reliability
- Lead efforts around data integrity, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Support mission partners by enabling timely, accurate, and accessible data for analysis
- Decompose and solve complex system and dataflow challenges across distributed environments
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across mission teams
- Provide technical leadership , mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Drive best practices across ETL development, data modeling, and system architecture
Required Qualifications
- 9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields. (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks
- Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS)
- Proficiency in Java and/or Python , with experience in unit and integration testing
- Solid understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, SQL schemas, compressed formats)
- Experience troubleshooting data pipelines, system performance, and dataflow issues
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting cyber or network operations environments
- Familiarity with Agile development environments
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker , or containerized deployments
- Exposure to Apache Airflow or Mage AI
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Experience developing training materials or mentoring team members
Tech Environment
Languages: Java, Python, SQL
Data & Streaming: Kafka, Apache NiFi
Cloud: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS)
Tools: GitLab, Maven, VSCode, IntelliJ, PyCharm
Other: YAML configuration, Linux (Bash), data modeling & ETL frameworks
Work Location
Hybrid – Columbia, MD
Leadership Opportunity
This role includes technical leadership responsibilities , including:
- Guiding data engineering strategy and architecture decisions
- Mentoring engineers and promoting best practices
- Driving innovation across data ingestion, processing, and analytics capabilities
- Supporting program growth and long-term technical vision
Why IAMUS Consulting?
At IAMUS, we’re building a mission-driven, collaborative team supporting critical national security initiatives. We value technical excellence, accountability, and creating an environment where our people can thrive.
You won’t just be another engineer—you’ll be part of a team where:
- Your work directly impacts real-world missions
- Your ideas and expertise are valued
- You have opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $133,000 – $238,000 , depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) and financial planning support
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Dependent care support
Equal Opportunity Employer
IAMUS Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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