BizFirst - Data Engineer (Cleared) - DoD Program - Remote

Data Scientist is needed in United States.

Client: BizFirst

Location: Leesburg, AL, us

Contract: Contract

Job Description

This is a remote position for a Data Engineer (Cleared) working on a DoD Program. The role is focused on supporting mission-critical systems within the United States Department of Defense. The engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions in secure enterprise environments, including data integration, backend services, data pipelines, and system modernization. This position emphasizes collaboration with cloud, DevOps, and application teams to support national security operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required to start; TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred.

• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, backend development, or related technical roles.

• Strong backend engineering fundamentals.

• Experience designing and building data pipelines, integrations, or data processing workflows.

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or similar.

• Programming experience with one or more backend/data engineering languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or similar.

• Experience with Git-based version control systems.

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, cleared technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility.

• Prior experience supporting DoD, federal, or national security programs.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GovCloud.

• Familiarity with data engineering tools and frameworks such as Spark, Airflow, Kafka, dbt, NiFi, or similar.

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar.

• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or backend services.

• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or related standards.

• Experience supporting system modernization, data migration, or cloud migration initiatives.

Additional Information

• Work Type: Contract; 1099

• Openings: 2

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Work Location: Remote (United States)