About the role

What will you do at IAMUS?

Data Engineer – Mid-level

IAMUS Consulting

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Make an Impact Where It Matters!

IAMUS Consulting is seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Technical Lead to support mission-critical cyber and network operations within the Department of War and Intelligence Community.

In this role, you will

design, build, and optimize data pipelines that transform complex, high-volume data into actionable intelligence supporting national security efforts.
This is more than a hands-on engineering role—you will also lead technical direction, mentor team members, and help shape the future of data engineering across the program.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Design and scale data ingestion pipelines for large, complex structured and unstructured data sets
Integrate new data sources and enhance existing data flows for performance and reliability
Lead efforts around data integrity, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Support mission partners by enabling timely, accurate, and accessible data for analysis
Decompose and solve complex system and dataflow challenges across distributed environments
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across mission teams
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and other mid-level engineers
Drive best practices across ETL development, data modeling, and system architecture

Requirements

Required Qualifications
A current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship required
9+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical fields and a Bachelors in a related field. (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Strong experience designing and building ETL pipelines and data ingestion frameworks
Hands-on experience with Kafka, NiFi, and AWS (S3, SQS)
Proficiency in Java with experience in unit and integration testing
Solid understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, SQL schemas, compressed formats)
Experience troubleshooting data pipelines, system performance, and dataflow issues
DoD 8570 IAT II certification (or higher)
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Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Python, with experience in unit and integration testing.
Experience supporting cyber or network operations environments
Familiarity with Agile development environments
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or containerized deployments
Exposure to Apache Airflow
Strong documentation and communication skills
Experience developing training materials or mentoring team members
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Tech Environment
Languages: Java, Python, SQL
Data & Streaming: Kafka, Apache NiFi
Cloud: AWS (S3, SQS, SNS)
Tools: GitLab, Maven, VSCode, IntelliJ, PyCharm
Other: YAML configuration, Linux (Bash), data modeling & ETL frameworks
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Work Location
📍 Hybrid – San Antonio, TX
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Leadership Opportunity
This role includes technical leadership responsibilities, including:
Guiding data engineering strategy and architecture decisions
Mentoring engineers and promoting best practices
Driving innovation across data ingestion, processing, and analytics capabilities
Supporting program growth and long-term technical vision
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Why IAMUS Consulting?
At IAMUS, we’re building a mission-driven, collaborative team supporting critical national security initiatives. We value technical excellence, accountability, and creating an environment where our people can thrive.
You won’t just be another engineer—you’ll be part of a team where:
Your work directly impacts real-world missions
Your ideas and expertise are valued
You have opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate
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Compensation

& Benefits

Salary range: $138,000 – $185,000, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) and financial planning support

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and tuition assistance

Dependent care support

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Equal Opportunity Employer

IAMUS Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a mid-level engineer ready to lead, innovate, and contribute to mission-critical work, we’d love to connect.

Which skills does this role require?

ETL pipelinesSystem architectureCyber operationsIAMUS ConsultingSecret Security ClearanceJSONXMLDoD 8570IAT IICyber OperationsNational SecurityCloud ComputingMachine Learning

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