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Data Engineer II / Cloud

Leidos

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Remote
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$87,100 - $157,450

Job Description

R-00187512



Leidos is seeking a to support CDC DHP data modernization, analytics, and cloud-based data management initiatives. This role provides hands-on technical expertise for development, migration, testing, validation, and sustainment of analytical workflows supporting surveillance, research, reporting, and operational activities.


  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions.
  • Support migration and modernization of SAS-based analytics and reporting workflows.
  • Develop ETL/ELT processes and cloud-based data engineering solutions.
  • Implement automated testing, validation, and monitoring processes.
  • Support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across multiple analytical environments.
  • Develop reusable code, technical documentation, and deployment procedures.
  • Collaborate with architects, analysts, and program stakeholders to support modernization objectives.



  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, software development, or cloud-based data management.
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Hands-on experience with Python, R, SAS, PySpark, or comparable technologies.
  • Experience developing ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance



  • Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or public health data systems.
  • Experience supporting SAS-to-Python, SAS-to-R, or similar modernization initiatives.
  • Experience with EDAV (Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Delta Lake, R Studio, PowerBI, Tableau), 1CDP (Palantir Foundry), Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting migration from SAS to other analytics solutions (e.g., R, Python, Databricks, Palantir Foundry).
  • Experience supporting dual-run validation, equivalency testing, and controlled migration approaches.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud deployment practices.
  • Preferred Certifications: Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional, Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), Azure AI Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
  • Master's degree preferred.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
July 17, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.



Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .



Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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