Data Engineer

peraton· Information Technology
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📍 Fort Meade, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Data Engineer to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security.  Location: Fort Meade, MD.  

 

In this role, you will design and implement data infrastructure, pipelines, and integration solutions to support DCDC analytic capabilities within Caspian and JCRS-D environments. You will operate as part of the Analytic Development Team. 

 

 Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement ETL workflows using Airflow, NiFi, or similar
  • Develop data transformation logic for schema compliance
  • Integrate data from IoT streams, APIs, and legacy systems
  • Implement data validation and quality checks
  • Optimize pipeline performance and reliability
  • Maintain data lineage tracking and documentation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala

  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop ecosystem

  • Knowledge of data modeling and warehousing

  • Understanding of streaming architectures

  • Experience with cloud data services

  • U.S Citizenship required
  • DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Cloud platform certifications preferred

  • 5-8 years of specific experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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This Data Engineer role at peraton is based in Fort Meade, MD, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Data Engineer role in the Information Technology department at peraton.
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This Data Engineer position at peraton was posted on Mar 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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