Data Systems Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED – Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this clearance level. Telework: None Basic Requirements 14 years experience as a system engineer Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree Job Description The DCI team is seeking Systems Engineer to outline, develop and implement data engineering solutions. The candidate should have a working knowledge of NiFi, be comfortable working in a Linux environment, interact with data ontologies (schemas), structured data types (XML, CSV, JSON), have database experience (MySQL/NoSQL) and analytic query experience with a platform. Candidate will work with numerous concurrent IC-provided data sets to identify, map and model data transformation routines supporting ingestion into the customer's corporate repositories and be able to document new and existing data flows supporting data routing implementations. A working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements is highly desired, as well as experience with JAVA and Splunk. Required Experience Demonstrated experience supporting Systems Engineering efforts is required Able to implement comprehensive SOA solutions Able to conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas Able to ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system Able to develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth Able to maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest Able to recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria Able to provide technical direction for the full systems engineering life cycle Able to fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software Desired Experience Working knowledge of smart data systems and entitlements Experience with JAVA and Splunk is highly desired Experience with current and evolving agency dataflow and reporting solutions Experience in developing system performance, availability, scalability, manageability, and security requirements for mid-to-large scale systems Experience in leading agile development models Experience integrating COTS and GOTS products from multiple vendors Experience developing and deploying storage within clustered or cloud environments Experience planning and integrating secure compliant solutions based on legal, policy, and compliance directives Salary: $220,000 - $230,000 annually Benefits: 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting. Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure. Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a full time position #J-18808-Ljbffr Shield Consulting Solutions