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Indigo IT

Senior DoD Proposal Manager

Herndon, VA · Remote

$150K - $173K/yr

Senior DoD Proposal Manager Remote SUMMARY: Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is an award winning information technology consulting and services company. We are a trusted services provider to government ...

Knexus

Join the DoD's AI Revolution

Vienna, VA · Remote

$80K - $150K/yr

Knexus is a remote first company that has been solving DoD challenges with AI for nearly two decades. Most of our leadership team has been with the company for 15+ years, which speaks volumes about ...

Integrated Management Strategies LLC

Remote Medical Coder

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

The role is fully remote within the US. We are proud of our national presence, and excited to offer ... Ability to secure a DOD security clearance, must not have been unfavorably removed from a ...

SOSi

DoD SkillBridge Recruiter

Reston, VA · On-site +1

In-scope DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. * Experience in Intel ... Hybrid remote/office working environment. * Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment. Working at ...

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What is a Remote DoD job?

A Remote DoD job is a position within the U.S. Department of Defense or a defense contractor that allows employees to work from a remote location. These roles often involve cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, software development, or administrative support. Due to the sensitive nature of DoD work, remote employees may need security clearances and adhere to strict data protection protocols. Some positions require occasional travel or on-site visits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Dod position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote DoD (Department of Defense) Contractor, you need a solid background in your technical specialization (such as cybersecurity, IT, or engineering), a relevant degree, and often security clearance. Familiarity with DoD-specific systems, secure communication tools, and certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are commonly required. Excellent time management, clear written communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills due to remote collaboration and sensitive project deadlines. These qualifications ensure you can perform duties effectively, maintain security standards, and contribute productively in a distributed, high-stakes environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote DoD Contractors, and how can they be addressed?

Remote DoD Contractors often face challenges related to maintaining secure communications, navigating complex compliance requirements, and collaborating across multiple time zones. Adhering to strict security protocols while working from home can require additional training and equipment, such as secured VPNs and encrypted devices. Effective time management and proactive communication are essential to coordinate with on-site teams and meet project milestones. By staying updated on DoD regulations and dedicating time to regular check-ins, remote contractors can overcome these obstacles and build strong working relationships with their teams.

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Data Engineer (Cleared) - DoD Program - Remote

BizFirst

Leesburg, VA • Remote

$115K - $139K/yr

Contractor

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

This is a remote position.

Summary:

·         Job Title: Data Engineer (Cleared) - DoD Program

·         Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required to start; TS/SCI preferred

·         Work Location Type: Remote (United States)

·         Work Type: Contract; 1099 and Corp-to-Corp.

·         Openings: 2


 

Data Engineer (Cleared) - DoD Program - Remote

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting two Data Engineers (Cleared) - Remote. These positions will support mission-critical systems for a program within the United States Department of Defense.

These roles are ideal for engineers with strong backend development fundamentals who can design, build, and maintain scalable data solutions in secure enterprise environments. The work will involve data integration, backend services, data pipelines, system modernization, and collaboration across cloud, DevOps, and application teams.

This is a fully remote opportunity supporting systems tied to national security, defense operations, and mission readiness.


What will you do

As a Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and backend services supporting DoD systems. You will focus on data processing, data movement, interoperability, performance, and secure solution delivery while supporting modernization, automated deployment, and cloud migration initiatives.


Responsibilities:

·         Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, integrations, and backend services supporting DoD systems.

·         Work with structured and semi-structured data across secure enterprise environments.

·         Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes, data workflows, and data movement solutions.

·         Collaborate with backend, DevOps, cloud, and application teams to support scalable system architecture.

·         Develop APIs, services, and integrations that support data access and system interoperability.

·         Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize data processing and backend performance issues.

·         Ensure data quality, reliability, security, and compliance with federal standards.

·         Participate in full SDLC activities including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment.

·         Support modernization and cloud migration initiatives, including AWS, Azure, or GovCloud environments.

·         Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes where applicable.


Requirements:

·         U.S. Citizen.

·         Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required to start; TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred.

·         8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, backend development, or related technical roles.

·         Bachelors degree required

·         Strong backend engineering fundamentals.

·         Experience designing and building data pipelines, integrations, or data processing workflows.

·         Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or similar.

·         Programming experience with one or more backend/data engineering languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or similar.

·         Experience working with Git-based version control systems.

·         Understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.

·         Ability to work independently in a remote, cleared technical environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

·         TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility.

·         Prior experience supporting DoD, federal, or national security programs.

·         Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GovCloud.

·         Familiarity with data engineering tools and frameworks such as Spark, Airflow, Kafka, dbt, NiFi, or similar.

·         Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments.

·         Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar.

·         Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or backend services.

·         Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or related standards.

·         Experience supporting system modernization, data migration, or cloud migration initiatives.


Work Authorization/ Clearance:

·         U.S. Citizen; active Top Secret (TS) clearance required to start. TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred.


Schedule:

·         Monday to Friday


Work Location:

·         Remote (United States).


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