Overview Technology is constantly changing and our adversaries are digitally exceeding law enforcement's ability to keep pace. Those charged with protecting the United States are not always able to access the evidence needed to prosecute crime and prevent terrorism. The Government has trusted in Peraton to provide the technical ability, tools, and resources to bring criminals to justice. In response to this challenge, we are seeking a talented Senior Big Data Engineer to provide proven, industry leading Big Data Extraction, Transformation, and Load experience coupled with enterprise search capabilities to our law enforcement customer. Responsibilities What you'll do Protect our national security by working with our countries law enforcement customer to solve their big data challenges Work on a team leveraging Apache NiFi to develop and maintain workflows that load diverse data sets into a data lake leveraging the following technologies: Apache NiFi (in a cluster configuration) Git Python Zookeeper Kafka Hadoop Spark Accumulo Groovy MySql Cygwin Java Qualifications You'd be a great fit if You've obtained a BS degree and have eight (8) years of relevant experience. However, equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree. You have at least six (6) years of experience with: PL/SQL, SQL Oracle 11g and 12c Informatica, XML, XSLT, Java, web services SVN, RCS, Git, OLS Security, JIRA Sun Solaris OS, Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), and Windows You have two (2) years of experience usingETL tools to perform data cleansing, data profiling, transforming, and scheduling various workflows You have a current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph It would be even better if you Have experience with the following: Atlassian Suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo VMWare Player Linux, specifically CentOS Linux scripting AWK, PERL, BASH or other scripting language SOLR Jenkins configuration to perform O&M operations Spark Nifi What you'll get An immediately-vested 401(K) with employer matching Rapid PTO accrual schedule with floating holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Tuition assistance, financing, and refinancing Paid maternity and paternity leave Company-paid infertility treatments Cross-training and professional development opportunities The ability to influence major initiatives *This position requires the candidate to have a current Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph. Candidate must possess SCI eligibility. About Peraton Peraton provides innovative, reliable solutions to the nation's most sensitive and mission-critical programs and systems. Peraton has significant experience providing highly differentiated secure communications, space, and technology solutions to key customers, and has become a trusted partner on missions that are critical to the security priorities of the United States. Capabilities include complex software and technology services and solutions, as well as end-to-end mission operations abilities, including Software Systems Development, Cyber, Modeling & Simulation, Mission Operations, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), and Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) / Research & Development. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA, with approximately 3,500 employees across the US and Canada. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.