DATA ENGINEER Full-Time | On-Site | Washington, D.C. Metro Area Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required | Start date: September 28, 2026 POSITION SUMMARY Position Title Data Engineer Security Clearance Must have Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI Location On-site - Washington, D.C. metro area (occasional domestic travel possible) Employment Type Full-time, direct hire with M&S Consulting, LLC Start Date September 28, 2026 WHAT YOU'LL DO • Perform extract, transform, and load (ETL) tasks on a stand-alone data platform in accordance with team standards. • Use, troubleshoot, and modify existing tools and methods for extracting, cleaning, parsing, and storing data. • Identify, vet, develop, and implement new tools and methods following established engineering and security processes. • Stay current with advances in data engineering and provide guidance on tools and methods relevant to the team's work. • Engage with data owners to understand provenance, format, and context of data; provide feedback to stakeholders. • Produce summary reports on new and existing data holdings and draft technical documentation. • Communicate updates, changes, and issues clearly with other technical staff. • Maintain and administer the team's networks and computing environment, including installing rack-mounted hardware and performing foundational network configuration. • Perform system installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, software, and stand-alone networks. • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and system issues. • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and security audits in coordination with program leadership and information-system security staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Clearance: Must have Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI. • 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Python. • 3 to 5 years of experience with data engineering techniques and principles, including building ETL pipelines and optimizing data storage and retrieval. • 3 to 5 years of experience with pipeline orchestration tools and concepts. • 3 to 5 years of experience with the theoretical foundations of data science and their practical implementation. • Working knowledge of industry-standard data engineering tools and their practical application. • Hands-on experience with graph modeling and graph databases. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and take ownership of technical work. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with Open Metadata, PostgreSQL, and Data Load Tool (dlt) or similar. • Experience with orchestration frameworks such as Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect. • Experience with graph platforms such as Neo4j or Amazon Neptune. • Experience operating in stand-alone, air-gapped, or classified computing environments. • Familiarity with Linux/Windows server administration, STIG compliance, and vulnerability scanning tools. • Prior experience in a cleared environment. HOW TO APPLY Send your résumé to [email protected] with the subject line "Data Engineer - DC." Please indicate your current clearance level and investigation date. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.