Data Engineer

Sev1Tech is looking for a Data Engineer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS) to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to develop, modernize, enhance, operate, and maintain services for OIS mission critical systems.

As Data Engineer you will w ork on a team consisting of Data and Cloud Architects, Engineers, and Administrators and focus on designing, building, deploying, and maintaining data architectures and databases in the AWS GovCloud environment.

This position is on-site in a secured space 5 days/week and can be filled in either Mechanicsburg, PA, OR Yorktown, VA.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Data Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, construct, test, and maintain high performance, scalable, and stable data architectures for OIS, such as databases and large-scale processing systems, and migrate data from on-premises databases to cloud-based solutions, transforming the data as required.
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and build out new API integrations, ensure that data pipelines are scalable, repeatable, and secure.
• Implement and manage databases and data delivery systems and transform them into insights, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify, research, design, develop, and promote solutions that enhance the modern development environment to ensure systems meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Implement the data extraction, data load, and database synchronization routines and functions ETL.
• Implement data governance and quality controls and monitor ETL/ELT jobs to ensure performance and halt any potential issues.
• Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new elements and ensure all data platform solutions adhere to confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that the data infrastructure supports required functions and performance metrics.
• Design, model, document, and guide the logical and conceptual relationship of data and database changes.
• Document data architecture and systems for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have DOD Secret level clearance (fully adjudicated T3 background check) to start and be able to pass a T5/Top Secret background check (U.S. Citizen required only for Federal Clearance Requirement)
• Certification Requirements: Directive 8570.1/8140 - IAT II:
  • Baseline Certification: Security+
  • Computing Environment Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Data Engineer or similar equivalent Cloud environment certification or Oracle Database Certified Associate or equivalent Database Certification (highly preferred to have in hand upon applying; if not, must obtain within 3 months of start)
• BA/BS (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and tools.
• Experience with developing and/or administrating in PostreSQL
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with other querying languages.
• Understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database optimization.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• Highly preferred: DOD Top Secret level clearance (fully adjudicated T5 background check)
• Highly preferred: BA/BS in Math, Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 8+ years of prior relevant experience
• Experience in decomposition of Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures and triggers to migrate to Amazon Aurora DB, Postgres, or MySQL
• Experience with GitLab, Liquibase, CI/CD pipelines highly preferred
• Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Debezium, RabbitMQ, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in network and cyber security design, engineering and operations with emphasis on Navy capabilities
• Navy experience
• Experience with cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with Cloud Relational Database Services (e.g, AWS RDS, Aurora DB)
• SAFe experience and knowledge
• Experience with Data warehousing and Business Intelligence tools such as RedShift, MicroStrategy, Erwin Data Modeler, Pentaho, etc.
• Experience with one or more programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or Go.

About Us

Founded in 2010 and recently acquired by ERT in early 2026, Sev1Tech, an ERT Company provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. With its acquisition by ERT, Sev1Tech expanded its ability to offer secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers operating in highly regulated mission environments. ERT and Sev1Tech together become a fully diversified engineering and federal technology solutions firm with broad reach into space, civilian, and defense markets.

Please apply directly at: https://careers-sev1tech.icims.com . For questions or to submit a referral, please contact: recruiting@sev1tech.com

Sev1Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.