Senior Data Engineer

  • SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Database
Scalability
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Data Architecture
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Management
Data Storage
SQL
Python
Java
Data Processing
Data Visualization
Data Warehouse
Extract
Transform
Load
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Data Governance
Data Security
Communication
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2506864

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-06-20

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking cleared (Secret) Data Engineer / Architect to support a recently awarded Navy Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) contract, Project Overmatch.

Job Summary: We are working to establish a Common Digital Foundation (CDF) - a shared, secure, and interoperable foundational data platform. As the Data Architect/Data Engineer, you will be a core member of the team responsible for designing, building, and managing the infrastructure that underpins the CDF. You will work collaboratively with developers, data scientists, and other key stakeholders to ensure the CDF is VAULTIS (visible, accessible, understandable, linked, trustworthy, interoperable, and secure) compliant and scalable to meet current and future needs. This role requires a blend of data architectural skills and hands-on engineering expertise. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years.

Work is primarily performed on site in San Diego, CA and has some hybrid remote flexibility. You must live in the local area to frequently come on site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Define and implement a next-generation data architecture for the CDF to ensure long-term scalability.
Create and manage robust and reliable data pipelines from diverse data sources (e.g., structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) aligning with data governance policies, security standards and industry best practice.
Develop and implement data standards, procedures, and definitions for data governance as required aligning with higher headquarters policies when applicable.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools.
Ensure data curation processes maintain accuracy and integrity through a quality assurance process.
Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to ensure data solutions are accessible and reliable.
Design and implement effective data storage solutions using appropriate technologies (e.g., cloud, on-premise).
Contribute to the documentation of data architecture, data pipelines, data catalog, and ETL capabilities.

View additional opportunities for this program here: jobs.saic.com/overmatch

Qualifications
Required Education & Years Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and f ifteen (15+) years of experience.
Required Clearance:
  • ship.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
    • Must be and eligible for upgrade to a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Required Experience & Skills:
  • Proven experience in building and managing data pipelines, data storage, and associated infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programing language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) for data processing and automation.
  • Experience in data visualization tools and techniques.
  • Understanding of data warehousing solutions and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services.
  • Experience with data governance frameworks and tools, as well as data security.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • An advanced degree is a plus.



    Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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