Data Analytics Engineer - PRIME, Hybrid - Secret with Security Clearance

Who We Are Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role. The Role Our client 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. Qualified Senior Data Engineer should have the below skills:  -9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelors in a related field -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 -Secret clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher) *Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements.  This work supports a hybrid work model with 1-2 days onsite (Columbia, MD) a week, the remainder will be remote. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active Secret level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $133,000 – $238,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.