Data Engineer

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud, and Mobility services.

Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always". If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions.

We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team at Fort Stewart, GA.

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Clearance required (Active or Interim)
• Remote Permitted (on-site preferred)

The Data Engineer will support the Army’s Southeast Region Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) in developing and managing scalable data pipelines and advanced data integration capabilities. This role is critical to enabling real-time decision-making through the modernization of cloud and on-premises data architectures. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in ETL development, cloud-based data platforms, and cross-domain data ingestion in support of Army analytics operations.

Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industry-leading organization. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth while helping protect our national security.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using tools such as Apache NiFi, Azure Data Factory, and AWS Glue.
• Support transition and integration of data lakes/warehouses across Azure, AWS, and DoD cloud environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipeline performance across hybrid data platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to define data structures and ingestion strategies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD data governance, encryption, and RMF policies.
• Provide documentation for data workflows, data models, and transformation logic.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Qualifications

• US Citizen 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CISSP, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• Eight (8+) years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Python, SQL, and data modeling experience. 
• Proficient with  Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift, S3, or BigQuery cloud data services.
• Familiar with Airflow, Informatica, Git, Jenkins, and Spark tools.
• Familiar with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Oracle databases.
• Experience with data lake and warehouse solutions.

Preferred:

• Active DoD Security Clearance.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related IT field.
• AWS Certified Data Analytics.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Familiarity with DoD environments and systems of record (e.g., GCSS-A, IPPS-A, Vantage).
• DevOps knowledge and pipeline automation experience.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.