Mid-level Data Engineer / Secret

Peraton is seeking to hire a Mid-level Data Engineer. This is an opportunity to contribute to highvisibility, mission-critical data modernization efforts that directly support national defense. You'll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while working with some of the most advanced data platforms in the federal space.

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly skilled Mid-level Data Engineer to support the DPMO platform's transition into the Advana environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex data ecosystems, enjoys building scalable solutions, and is motivated by mission-driven work that directly supports the Department of Defense.
• You'll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design, validate, and optimize data structures and pipelines that power enterprise-level analytics and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, validate, update, and design data schema and data ontologies to support the DPMO platforms' transition into the Advana environment.
• Ensure optimized data flows from multiple sources into a distributed data storage framework by leveraging efficient, distributed data processing techniques.
• Design and implement scalable solutions that can handle large volumes of data.
• Perform validation testing to ensure data is complete, accurate, and correctly transformed according to business rules.
• Confirm integrated data is usable for business needs.
• Implement frequent data tests, health checks and alerts to enhance data accuracy and consistency.
• Assist senior data engineers with post data integration efforts.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's and 3 years. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience with development and implementation of enterprise-level data science solutions.
• Knowledge of various machine learning methods including classification, regression, time-series forecasting, neural networks, deep learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Demonstrated creative-thinker with a mission-minded focus.
• Possess a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to persist in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Advana and/or DataBricks.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.