Data Brokering Engineer

Overview

TitleL Data Brokering Engineer 

Clearance: Secret with TS eligibility

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole Technology is  seeking a talented Data Brokering Engineer in support of a newly awarded contract. This role supports the secure and efficient flow of CyberNetOps data, contributing directly to mission readiness by developing, maintaining, and enhancing data ingestion and distribution processes using technologies such as Confluent Kafka, Apache NiFi, and RHEL. As a Data Brokering Engineer, you will help build and maintain a resilient, scalable, and secure data brokering infrastructure. You will work with a team of engineers and analysts to support data ingestion pipelines, troubleshoot system issues, and contribute to process automation and documentation. Your work will help ensure timely and accurate delivery of cyber data across internal and external mission partners.

Job Description

• Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of data pipelines using Confluent Kafka, NiFi, and Linux (RHEL) systems.

• Monitor data feeds for availability, performance, and data integrity using internal dashboards and monitoring tools.

• Assist with integrating new data sources into the data brokering platform, including schema mapping, enrichment logic, and testing.

• Support implementation of the Data Index and documentation artifacts (e.g., data dictionaries, feed specifications).

• Work with senior engineers to troubleshoot complex data flow issues, implement enhancements, and support change requests.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and systems teams to maintain a secure and compliant data delivery environment.

• Contribute to updates of the Data Brokering Service Design Plan (SDP) and operational procedures.

• Support scaling activities to meet demand growth and data throughput requirements.

• Assist in preparing reports on data system health, performance metrics, and service delivery compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II approved Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, systems integration, or related IT roles.

• Proficient with Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Linux (preferably RHEL) environments.

• Experience with operational support of data flow or messaging systems in enterprise or DoD settings.

• Experience with supporting software development groups.
• Proficiency in administering and scaling virtualized and non-virtualized Data Brokering Systems.

• Working knowledge of data processing concepts, including transformation, enrichment, schema management, and delivery.

• Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity practices).

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to operational detail.

• Effective communication and documentation skills to support coordination across teams.

More Information

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.  Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs.  May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.