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Job Title: Dataflow Systems Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
CACI delivers industry leading Signals Intelligence exploitation and Electronic Warfare (SIGINT/EW) products that enable our nation's tactical warfighters to effectively utilize distributed grids of networked sensors, assets, and platforms to perform a variety of critical national security-driven missions.
Are you passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact on national security? We are seeking a talented Dataflow Systems Engineer to join our innovative team and contribute to cutting-edge data solutions for the Department of Defense (DOD). As a Dataflow Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data pipelines. These pipelines will automate the management, transformation, near-real-time delivery, and storage of vast streams of mission-critical and mission-support data sets for a variety of DOD customers. The successful candidate is an individual who is never satisfied with continuing with the status quo just because "it's the way things have always been done".
Responsibilities:
• Innovate with ETL Pipelines: Create and enhance robust ETL data pipelines to ensure the seamless and reliable processing of data streams.
• Automate for Efficiency: Implement automation to manage and transform data, enabling near-real-time delivery and storage.
• Craft Custom Solutions: Develop or modify Java and Python scripts and create custom processors to meet specific dataflow requirements.
• Support and Maintain: Provide ongoing support for existing data pipelines, troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring smooth operations.
• Drive Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to increase system reliability and performance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Qualifications:
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Apache NiFi (NiagaraFiles) or similar software.
• A self-starter with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Desired:
• Basic experience with Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions in the military services.
• Technical project experience supporting the development, integration, testing, and deployment of systems for the military services.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python scripting.
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Expertise in SQL database structures and mapping between different SQL databases.
• Experience with API development techniques.
• Proficiency with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA for tracking and managing software development tasks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,300 - 189,600 USD
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.