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National Defence Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$74K - $156K/yr

Summary Data Engineers in the Directorate of Mission Systems (DMS) solve critical data challenges ... S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible). * You must be ...

Data Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

National Fuel is seeking a Data Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in our Information Technology department at our Williamsville, NY headquarters. National Fuel is proud to have an ...

Data Engineer

Villa Park, IL · On-site

$107K - $143K/yr

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise data ... national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. USD $107 ...

Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions--from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence. As a data engineer ...

Data Engineer

Villa Park, IL · On-site

$107K - $143K/yr

Overview The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise data ... national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Min USD ...

Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The Data Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD ... national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or ...

Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The Data Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD ... national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or ...

Data Engineer

Mason, OH · On-site

$52 - $57/hr

Data Engineering Tech Lead (7-10+ Years Experience) Role Overview. * We are seeking an experienced ... Proudly recognized as a nationally and locally certified diversity firm, Cynet delivers agile ...

Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The Data Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD ... national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Engineer to conduct design, implement, and operate data ... C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the "ground ...

Data Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

Data Engineer About the Role: We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data ... ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$93K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Engineer to conduct design, implement, and operate data ... C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the "ground ...

Data Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$110K - $133K/yr

Data Engineer About the Role: We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data ... ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity ...

Azure Data Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

... National Church Residences' enterprise Microsoft Fabric data platform in our Central Ohio office ... As an individual contributor and Data Engineering owner, you play a key role in shaping a scalable ...

Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

Data Engineer Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite) Contract: 12 month Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5 ... national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a ...

Data Engineer

O Fallon, IL · On-site

$61K - $141K/yr

We need a data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research, to national intelligence. As a Data Engineer ...

Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite) Contract: 12 month Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5 ... national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a ...

Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Data Engineer We are currently seeking an experienced data engineer with 3 - 5 years with hands-on ... sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other ...

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

The Data Engineer supports the J5 data infrastructure underpinning all of these functions, building ... Experience with AI/ML tool development in a government or national security context preferred.

Data Engineer

Nashua, NH · On-site

$115K - $138K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Nashua, NH The Data Engineer will support the Information Systems Lead by ... National Origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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How much do national defence data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for national defence data engineer in the United States is $147,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $196,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Data Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Central Intelligence Agency
10K+ employees

$74K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Summary
Data Engineers in the Directorate of Mission Systems (DMS) solve critical data challenges by building data pipelines, transforming data, and delivering data to systems to advance CIA's mission.
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Duties
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As a Directorate of Mission Systems (DMS) Data Engineer at CIA, you will transform and deliver high-priority datasets to enable exploitation and analysis for CIA's intelligence mission.
Using computer programming and other capabilities, DMS Data Engineers develop processes to transform raw structured or unstructured data into useful, actionable information for critical mission systems. They design and build scalable data pipelines using commercial cloud, open source, and custom software solutions to process large datasets. DMS Data Engineers create automated data validation methods to load data into systems accurately and consistently. Through partnerships with collectors, data scientists, and software engineers, DMS Data Engineers design how data will be integrated and stored for optimal effectiveness.
DMS Data Engineers are curious and use their skills to identify problems and build solutions, applying updated expertise in areas such as ETL, workflow and container orchestration, database and search technologies, distributed computing, serverless design, and cloud solutions. DMS encourages and supports continual learning. Opportunities exist for continued professional development, to include advanced technical training. Travel opportunities may be available.
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
  • You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
  • Proficiency with computer programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent Object-Oriented Programming Language and knowledge of SQL
  • Knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and storage:
    • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work independently and in groups within a team environment.
    • Curiosity, creativity, and initiative
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience related to data engineering, data science, data architecture, database and search technologies
  • Experience analyzing or processing bulk datasets
  • Experience with signal/image processing, geospatial modeling or voice/data communications
  • Prior application of serverless design patterns, such as serverless applications or websites
  • Understanding of scaling and performance of distributed/cloud systems
  • Understanding of data science concepts, AI/ML, automation, and scripting

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
    • Computer Science
    • Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field
    • Data Science or related quantitative field
    • Information Science/Technology
    • Forensics (Digital Forensics, Forensic Science, and Technology)
    • Mathematics/Statistics
  • At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.