Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Software Engineer - STAR 1954-4 Country Intelligence Group is seeking a full-time Software Engineer to support a dynamic data engineering mission in Chantilly, VA. This position plays a critical role in advancing enterprise data operations by designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that perform extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of both structured and unstructured data. The ideal candidate will work closely with analysts, operations personnel, and engineering teams to build robust, secure, and scalable data-driven solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of modern data pipelines, backend development, and integration of emerging technologies into existing systems. The selected candidate will also contribute to improving data integrity, performance, and operational reliability across multiple platforms in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. Tasks Performed: • Collaborate with a cross-functional data engineering team to define and validate software development and integration requirements. • Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines to support the ingestion and transformation of diverse data types into structured models. • Develop and refine software systems using Python to enhance data accessibility and utility. • Integrate new technologies into existing systems to increase scalability, maintainability, and performance. • Provide ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) support for data systems to ensure reliable, secure performance. • Contribute to the architecture of data pipelines and modular software frameworks. • Apply cyber data modeling techniques to improve data integrity and support security objectives. Education, Experience and Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience identifying and validating requirements for ETL systems. • Proven software development experience with a focus on backend or data

oriented applications. • Proficiency in Python development. • Experience integrating new technology stacks into existing software environments. • Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi, Kafka, or Logstash. (Preferred) • Familiarity with SQL and relational database environments. (Preferred) • Experience building modular, scalable software systems. (Preferred) • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software practices. (Preferred) Other Job Requirements: • Active Top Secret/SCI w/Full Scope Polygraph. • U.S. Citizenship and must pass a successful background check. • Location: Chantilly, VA.