Data Engineer - Columbia, MD (Hybrid) with Security Clearance

Data Engineer – 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 * A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required at start. but the candidate should be "clearable". U.S. Citizenship required.
* 14+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelors in a related field. (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 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 * Familiarity with Python, with experience in unit and integration testing.
* Experience supporting cyber or network operations environments
* Familiarity with Agile development environments
* Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containerized deployments
* Exposure to Apache Airflow
* 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 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a senior data engineer ready to lead, innovate, and contribute to mission-critical work, we’d love to connect.