Data Flow Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement registry updates
• Configure Niagara Files (NiFi) processor/processor groups
• Route, transform and enrich ad-hoc dataflows
• Manage NiFi clusters
• Reverse Engineer customer dataflows and troubleshoot
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Advise customers on strategies to more efficiently transport, store and manage data
• Comply with data governance, data security and compliance policies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with data flow/management plus minimum 5 years in IT systems engineering and/or administration
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline 
• Any of the following qualifying DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
• Active TS/SCI + Polygraph

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Kibana and Elasticsearch (ELK stack)
• Experience writing Bash/Python scripts to automate routine tasks
• Experience with a modern programming language such as Python or Java
• Experience with an understanding of the analytical and data point challenges across the J-Codes
• Experience using Ubuntu Linux or CentOS to ssh, navigate, move files, find/filter file contents, and troubleshoot application logs
• Good understanding of Nifi flow file attributes, dataflow processes, and system-to-system connections
• Experience with FileZilla
• Familiarity with Pressurewave
• Experience with data formats such as XML, JSON, CSV, XLSX, PCAP, etc.
• Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and dataflow issues
• Strong Experience using the Niagara Files canvas to develop, configure, monitor data provenance and processor status and troubleshoot complex dataflows
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with Corporate data security and compliance procedures and policies
• Understanding of System Engineering principles

Do you want to be part of a team that supports USCYBERCOM's internal command IT systems, to include one-of-a-kind cyberspace operations systems? We're looking for someone who demonstrates applicable knowledge or experience in a technical field with a familiarity of practices and concepts in cybersecurity, SIGINT, systems engineering, telecommunications, data management, data processing, and/or data engineering. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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COMPETENCIES

• Establish Focus
• Change Management
• Develop Others
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Ft. Meade, Maryland   

• Type of environment: Office 
• Noise level: Medium  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. 
• Amount of Travel: 10% 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Must be a US Citizen   

• Active TS/SCI CI Poly  

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.