Senior Data Engineer

Job description

Position : Senior Data Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA Work Environment: Hybrid Clearance Required: Secret Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award Knowesis, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer to support the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This key technical role will lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, architectures, and analytics platforms that enable secure, scalable, and mission-aligned data operations across the enterprise. The Senior Data Engineer will collaborate closely with program leadership, cybersecurity teams, and business analysts to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and performance. This role demands a deep understanding of modern data engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and federal data governance standards. The DoD OIG mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. The DoD OIG keeps the Secretary of Defense and the Congress informed of fraud, waste...