Systems Integrator Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Systems Integration Engineer Location: Reston, Virginia (On-site) Employment Type: Long-term Contract Pay: $80-100/hr (dependent on years of experience) PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret SCI w/ CI Poly security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment (sponsorship unavailable). If you are interested, please apply or email an updated copy of your resume, relevant certifications, and availability for a call to Emma at Role Overview We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and optimization of complex data flows in a secure government environment. This role will leverage Apache NiFi, Python, Grafana, and Linux to support mission-critical customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain intricate data flows from a multitude of sources leveraging Apache NiFi.
• Devise innovative approaches for complex data manipulation challenges utilizing Python.
• Employ Apache NiFi and custom Python scripts to retrieve data from remote APIs, modify data, and distribute it according to customer requirements.
• Transform legacy Java implementations into holistic Python solutions.
• Build Grafana dashboards to display data flow metrics and infrastructure status.
• Engage in weekly engineering review board sessions and provide technical insight on change requests.
• Analyze current data flows for inefficiencies and propose optimized solutions.
• Design secure cross-domain channels to facilitate data movement between networks of varying security levels.
• Document new and existing data flows using Microsoft Visio.
• Evaluate change request documentation for technical precision. Education/Certifications
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required Experience 5+ years of relevant experience Preferred Experience
• Apache NiFi
• Python development
• Linux administration and command line experience
• RESTful APIs
• Networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and routing
• SQL databases including Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• Windows and Linux operating environments
• Active Directory concepts and security groups Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs

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