Data Engineer SME - PRIME, Hybrid - TS/SCI

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. About Our Client Our client is a woman‑owned small business supporting critical missions in the IC/DoD. They specialize in cybersecurity, software development, data science, and cloud migration. Enjoy a close‑knit team and exceptional benefits, including fully‑paid medical, 4 weeks PTO, 6% 401k match, and over $5k for training. The Role We are seeking a SME‑level Data Engineer to support the ingestion of mission‑critical and mission‑support data sets into a big data environment. This role is pivotal in supporting cyber and network‑related missions within military spaces. As a senior member of the team, you will focus on software infrastructure for big‑data‑scaled ingestion—including understanding new data sources, implementing testing, and establishing monitoring. Additionally, you will lead the department in achieving strategic goals, ensuring data integrity, and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment. What You'll Bring Experience: At least 14 years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Database Engineering. (+4 additional years of relevant experience can substitute for a BS degree). Technical Core: Fluency in data extraction, custom translation development, and loading (ETL). Significant experience with Java (including unit/integration testing), Python, and SQL. Big Data Tools: Expertise in Apache NiFi (administration and troubleshooting) and data flow solutions like Kafka and AWS S3/SQS. Infrastructure & DevOps: Proficiency with Linux OS (BASH), Maven, GitLab, and YAML for schema configuration. Experience with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus. Certification: Must be certified DoD IAT II or higher (Sec+, etc). Mission Knowledge: Familiarity with cyber/network security operations and various log formats (JSON, XML). Soft Skills: Ability to lead a department, decompose complex technical problems, and work effectively in Agile environments. Please note: Applicants may be required to complete a coding challenge during the interview process per customer requirements. Clearance Requirements An active TS/SCI is required for consideration. Please note, you must have the required clearance—under or non‑cleared applicants will not receive a response. Location Hybrid schedule with onsite work performed in Columbia, MD. Ready for Next Steps? We encourage you to apply and connect with us even if a direct match isn't currently listed. Apply online at or contact our MD team for more info: View email address on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Please Note Due to high application volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions or provide updates. We will contact you directly if there is a match. Opportunities change frequently; We cannot guarantee availability. Posted on 01/15/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr stanleyreid.com