Job Title: Big Data Engineer (Data Engineering Team) Experience Level: Jr to MidWork Location: Chantilly, VAClearance required: Active/current TS/SCI with polygraphPosition/Program Highlights:Ardent Eagle Solutions is looking for a Big Data Engineer to work in the Chantilly, Virginia area. Area of responsibility will include: Big data engineering and managementData analytics, data modeling, and data wranglingCloud automation engineering using AWS environmentWhat you'll get to do in this role:The Big Data Engineer will engineer, analyze, integrate, test, debug, and monitor data processing workflows to ensure accurate and efficient Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) of data. This may require: Writing /editing and testing scripts, parsers, and small programs to process load, or analyze data.Perform the analysis of databases and datasets to ensure proper handling of the dataPerform end-to-end data quality assessments focused on analytical accuracy and data integrityCoordinate and resolve data quality issuesHelp gather metrics and contribute status as required by the customer and management.Interface with customers electronically, on the phone, and in person to ensure data requirements are met.Perform data flow implementation using approved SOPs and patterns to ensure consistency and maintainabilityIdentify areas of improvement and present innovative solutions to increase efficiency and quality of data flows.What you need to bring to the table:Active TS/SCI with a polygraph clearanceBachelor's degree (or higher) in an IT-related field and minimum 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering. A Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field and a minimum of 5 years of experience performing data engineering functions or a minimum of 15 years of experience performing data engineering functions will be considered instead of a technical degree.Understanding of at least one programming languageFamiliarity with AWS cloud environmentsProficiency with Linux (eg file/permission manipulation, directory navigation, executing scripts, etc.)Agile Development experienceAbility to work with data modelers, data architects, software developers, DBAs to achieve project objectivesThese experiences are nice to have:Familiarity with open-source software packages used to perform data engineering in both Python and JavaFamiliarity with open source ETL frameworks such as NiFiFamiliarity with unstructured and structured data analysis techniquesFamiliarity with streaming and batch layer open techniques to perform big data processing Scripting Experience (eg bash, Perl, Python, etc.)Implementing Linux security best practices (eg STIGS, CIS Benchmarks, etc.)Experience in the Intelligence Community Experience working in a Customer FacilityWho are we?Ardent Eagle Solutions (AES), a dynamic and growing company-recipient of the 2019 Inc. 5000-- supporting critical US Intelligence Community and DoD customers in the US and around the world is looking to expand its NoVA office with multiple openings. AES has been helping our customers meet their challenges by offering expert services in systems development, field IT operations, software development, network engineering, PMO support, cloud engineering, and data management/analysis. We are a leading VA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on the success and growth of our employees, maintaining the family feel and nimble responsiveness of a smaller company while providing outstanding support to our customers and their missions for over seven years. Where we are going?AES is anticipating multiple new programs throughout the second half of 2020. All these programs involve challenging positions in high-end IT and data programs that will directly support mission partners. We are looking for the best to be a part of new programs from the ground up where you can have a lasting impact on the Customers' needs. If our position is of interest let's connect to discuss the Ardent winning culture and how we can partner together.At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families:Medical/Dental/Vision CoverageMatching 401(k) PlanContinuing Education AssistancePaid Time Off (Enhanced)This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and the level of work that is needed to perform while on task. Other duties may be assigned.Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer