Data Engineer
$74K-$137K (Glassdoor est.)
Maxar is seeking an independent, creative and driven Data Engineer to help our team by analyzing and characterizing big data and a range of other data sources for National Security purposes. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and able to learn quickly.

Why us?
We build advanced algorithms to gain analytic insights from a large range of open source and government data
We enable machine learning systems, automate workflow, and design and develop custom applications for unique national-security mission
We operate an end-to-end predictive analytic platform unlike any other within the US Government
We provide training to expand your skills and challenges to develop them
Our clients missions are vital to national security, so were mission-first always
Our work environment is relaxed business casual
At our core we believe and practice social responsibility

What would you be doing?
Work with a variety of data at a variety of volumes and velocity on Linux systems connecting to multiple data sources
Using Niagara Files to augment the existing data distribution service team for a large analytic repository.
Creating processors within Niagara Files and establishing new data flows/troubleshooting existing data flows to the various hardware instances associated with the customer's various analytic hosting platforms.
Create rapid prototypes and design and implement complex, cutting-edge systems with a focus on collecting, parsing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing large sets of data to extract meaningful knowledge
Work with emerging technologies and data science techniques in support of endeavors to address critical needs of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and other government agencies.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen possessing a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a CI Polygraph
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Experience with Niagra Files (NiFi)
Linux Experience
Willing to work onsite at Government customer sites in Northern Virginia

Desired Skills:
Strong object-oriented programming language (Java, Python) skills
Knowledge of big data toolsets Hadoop, Yarn, Spark, Accumulo, etc
Experience with SSL/PKI, to include ability to isolate and resolve SSL-related server and client issues
NoSQL databases (ElasticSearch, Accumulo)
SQL/database experience
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
COMPTIA Security+ certification or CISSP certification or the ability to acquire and maintain certification

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