Senior Data Engineer – Clearance Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes for extensive federal data systems.

• Create and enhance cloud-based data architectures within AWS or Azure platforms, including S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, and Synapse.

• Integrate both structured and unstructured data from various government and third-party sources.

• Ensure the quality, integrity, availability, and performance of data across all systems.

• Support ATO, RMF, and federal security protocols, including documentation and audit assistance.

• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD initiatives, infrastructure as code, and automation of deployments.

• Convert business and mission objectives into scalable technical solutions.

• Generate and maintain technical documentation related to data flows, pipelines, and architectures.

• Engage in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams.

• Support federal government initiatives and facilitate data-driven decision-making across mission-critical systems.

• Occasionally travel to the DC Metro area for onsite client meetings as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance (Interim is acceptable).

• 5+ years of experience in designing and supporting enterprise data solutions within federal or regulated environments.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract stipulations.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• All work must be performed within the U.S.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.

• Previous experience in supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably with DCSA.

• Strong expertise in relational databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar.

• Understanding of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and modern data services.

• Experience in supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements.

• Background in data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Flexibility to start earlier or work later based on time zone.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application and employment process.

• Benefits information provided under the Transparency in Coverage Act.