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Data Engineer

The Arena

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Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
Occasional travel
IT - Data Science
Manassas, VA (Off-Site/Hybrid)

Data Engineer

Location: Remote - Manassas, VA Preferred
Clearance Required: Secret
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible

About the Company:

Join a mission-driven tech innovator at the forefront of national security and defense transformation. This organization leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence, next generation sensor technology, and advanced data solutions to address some of the most critical challenges facing the U.S. today.

You’ll be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking team composed of seasoned operators and tech visionaries—people deeply connected to the mission and passionate about building real-world solutions. The work is not only innovative, but also meaningful and high impact, shaping the future of defense technology.

If you’re looking to contribute to work that matters—where innovation meets purpose—this
is the opportunity for you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Data Engineer to build robust, secure data infrastructure supporting the an IC Task
Force. The role involves creating resilient pipelines to power analytics and decision support systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

●Design and manage secure data pipelines enabling ML and analytics workflows.
●Handle data ingestion, transformation, and validation with auditable, secure processes.
●Collaborate with mission engineers and data scientists to align infrastructure with operational objectives.
●Optimize data processing and storage for real-time and batch operations.
●Support data integration with AI tools operating on edge devices (e.g., submarines, ships, aircraft).

Required Experience:

●Active Secret clearance.
●4–7 years in data engineering, preferably within secure or classified environments.
●Proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.
●Hands-on experience with data serialization formats such as protobuf, Arrow, FlatBuffers, or Cap’n Proto.
●Familiarity with data storage formats like Parquet or Avro.
●Experience with modern analytic storage technologies such as Apache Iceberg or DuckDB.
●Binary message parsing experience.
●Strong understanding of classified data handling, secure networking, and compliance in high-side or air-gapped environments.

Preferred Experience:​​

●Familiarity with IC standards (UDS, IC ITE) and secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, C2S).
●Experience deploying LLMs or machine learning models within classified network environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS).
●Experience with system-level languages like Rust, Zig, or C/C++.
●Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills within operationally complex settings.
●Prior work with edge computing or sensor integration pipelines is a plus.

Benefits Include:

●Equity participation
●401(k) retirement plan
●Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
●Paid parental leave
●Paid holidays
●Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Job Category
IT - Data Science
Clearance Level
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The Arena