Data Operations Specialist - Senior

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Senior Data Operations Specialist to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services to U.S. Space Force (USSF) Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI) out of Colorado Springs. The candidate will lead secure and effective data operations in multi-level classified environments, including Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI), while maintaining strict compliance with applicable policies. The candidate must be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead diverse teams to collaborate effectively, and is a proven independent problem solver.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Understand OTTI core business and mission processes related to data transfers
• Design and manage secure data transfer pipelines between classified networks (e.g., NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS) including cloud and on-prem systems
• Establish data security controls for the data transfer life cycle
• Develop, test, and optimize data movement strategies for large-scale datasets, batch transfers, and streaming processes
• Understand, implement, and execute database access application programming interfaces (APIs)
• Container orchestration and resource management platforms for data transfer
• Implement Machine Learning (ML) models and analytics algorithms to improve data integration, analysis, and autonomy capabilities
• Manage file transfer tools such as Aspera, Rsync, SFTP, AWS Snowball, and other DoD-specific systems
• Automate data ingestion, validation, synchronization, and monitoring for reliability and compliance
• Troubleshoot complex software and data architecture issues to ensure data movement scalability and operational success
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation to ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and data security standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into mission-critical systems and drive operational readiness
• Knowledge of DoD Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethical Principles (e.g., responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable) and laws, regulations, and policies related to AI, data security/privacy, and use of publicly procured data for government
• Recommend AI solutions to integrate with cloud or other IT infrastructure for data transfer purposes
• Automate development, testing, security, and deployment of AI/ML enabled software for to purpose of secure and reliable data transfer
• Stay updated on advancements in AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and security technologies for strategic data operations

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 8 + years of experience in data systems development or data transfer operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in file transfer tools, Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, security policies, and cross-classified data operations
• Cloud, containerization, and multi-classification data handling

The pay range for this position in is $xxx,xxx/year to $xxx,xxx/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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