Data Engineer-Kaiserslautern, Germany

Job DescriptionScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.COMPANY is seeking a *Data Engineer* to join a cutting-edge initiative in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in Germany. This role plays a vital part in delivering critical engineering and technical support services, with a strong emphasis on leveraging advanced data science and engineering solutions to drive mission success.*Position:* Data Engineer (Engineer IV)*Location:* Kaiserslautern, Germany*Clearance:* SecretResponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Configure Data Pipelines:Design ETL Processes:* Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources including but not limited to DoD Advana and Army Vantage, into data warehouses or data lakes.* Ensure data is cleaned, normalized, and enriched during transformation.Build Data Pipelines:* Configure automated workflows to move data between systems using tools like Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, or Azure Data Factory.* Optimize pipelines for scalability and reliability.* Implement Real-Time Data Processing* Implement streaming data pipelines using tools like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or Spark Streaming.* Process and analyze data in real-time for applications like fraud detection or IoT analytics.Manage Data Storage:* Design Databases* Design and implement relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) based on project requirements.* Ensure efficient schema design and indexing for performance.Warehouse Data:* Build and maintain data warehouses using platforms like Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or Google BigQuery.* Optimize storage and query performance for analytical workloads.* Support the Management of Data Lakes/Integrate within existing organizational policies.* Understand and interpret policies to better support the command with regards to integrating products into existing data lakes to ensure long-term sustainability.Integrate Data* Connect Data Sources* Integrate data from APIs, databases, flat files, and third-party systems.* Handle diverse data formats like JSON, XML, CSV, and Parquet.//* Migrate Data* Migrate data between systems during upgrades or transitions (e.g., moving from on-premises to cloud).* Configure APIs* Configure APIs to expose data for consumption by other systems or applications.* Manage Data Quality and Governance at the 21st TSC level in accordance with USAEUR-AF policies and guidanceValidate Data* Implement checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.* Identify and resolve data anomalies or errors.Manage Metadata* Document data lineage, definitions, and transformations to ensure transparency and traceability.* Implement and manage Compliance and Security measures* Ensure data systems comply with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or CCPA.* Implement security measures such as encryption, access control, and auditing.* Work with internal teams within the Group to rectify or otherwise mitigate data quality issues in analyses and tool configuration being performed within the Group.* Work with PEOs and PMs of Systems of Record that provide feed the multiple data platforms to understand and correct data issuesJob Requirements:Years of Experience combination of any of the following:Eighteen (18) years of recent specialized experience* Major IT Certification AND fourteen (14) years of recent specialized experience* Associate's degree in computer science, information management, or related discipline AND fourteen (14) years of recent specialized experience* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management, or related discipline AND ten (10) years of recent specialized experience* Master's degree in computer science, information management, or related discipline AND seven (7) years of recent specialized experience* IA Technical Level II certification or higher:* CCNA-Security* CompTIA CySA+* Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)* GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)* CompTIA Security+ CE* EC-Council Certified Network Defense (CND)* (ISC)² Certified System Security Practitioner (SSCP)Job Type: Full-timePay: $135,000.00 per yearApplication Question(s):* Do you have a issue living in Kaiserslautern, Germany for 1-2 years. xijylhu * What is your salary range?Education:* Bachelor's (Required)Experience:* recent specialized: 10 years (Required)License/Certification:* IAT Level II or higher (Required)Security clearance:* Secret (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2026-05-11