IT Data Engineer at Peraton

ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly skilled IT Data Engineer to design build and maintain secure data solutions within a NIST 800-53 compliant enclave in support of the FAA BNATCS contract. This role is responsible for developing and managing data integrations building visualizations and optimizing data warehouse storage to support analytics and mission-critical reporting. The Data Engineer will collaborate with cybersecurity compliance and business intelligence teams to ensure that all data systems meet federal security standards while enabling actionable insights.Key ResponsibilitiesData IntegrationDesign and implement ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple sources into secure environments.Ensure data flows comply with NIST 800-53 security controls and organizational policies.Automate data ingestion and transformation processes for efficiency and scalability.Familiarity with Mulesoft and other data integration tools.Data Warehouse & StorageArchitect and maintain secure data warehouse solutions (on-premises and/or cloud).Optimize storage indexing and query performance for large-scale datasets.Implement encryption access controls and monitoring in line with NIST 800-53 requirements.Data Visualization & AnalyticsDevelop dashboards and reports using BI tools (Power BI Tableau Qlik etc.).Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into meaningful visualizations.Ensure reporting solutions meet compliance and security standards.Security & ComplianceIntegrate NIST 800-53 security controls into all data engineering processes.Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure configurations and continuous monitoring.Support audits assessments and accreditation processes (e.g. FISMA FedRAMP).Collaboration & LeadershipWork closely with data scientists analysts and business units to deliver secure reliable data solutions.Provide technical guidance on data engineering best practices in regulated environments.Document processes configurations and compliance evidence for internal and external reviews.** This position is contingent upon Peraton being awarded the associated contract **QualificationsRequired QualificationsA minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred).5 years of experience (3 w/ Masters Degree) in data engineering with focus on integrations warehousing and visualization.Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA FedRAMP).Expertise in SQL Python and ETL/ELT tools (SSIS Informatica Talend dbt).Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse AWS Redshift Google BigQuery) and hybrid architectures.Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI Tableau Qlik) and data modeling techniques.Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM or cloud data engineering certifications are highly desirable.Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public TrustThis is a remote capable role however candidates must reside within the NoVA (DMV) local area.Preferred QualificationsAbility to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Experience working in federal or regulated environments.Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$80000 - $128000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law. Key Skills Apache Hive,S3,Hadoop,Redshift,Spark,AWS,Apache Pig,NoSQL,Big Data,Data Warehouse,Kafka,Scala Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 80000 - 128000