Data Modeling Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI, embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Data Modeling Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Data Modeling Engineer will support complex scalable data platforms that provide business intelligence, analytics, and data products to the operations and analysis mission.  As a member of the team, the engineer will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced, dynamic, process-improvement environment that requires experience with the principles of large-scale (petabytes) database development, data modeling, data mapping, data testing, data quality, and documentation preparation.  The successful candidate must be curious about errors and inconsistencies while being meticulous in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.  This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• Minimum of 10 years of related integration, analysis, correlation, and exploitation of big data engineering experience
• On the job experience in the development of mid and large-size information systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience with the following languages: C, C++, SQL, PHP, HPCC-ECL
• Knowledge of servers operating systems: Linux and cloud infrastructure
• Ability to write technical documentation for security (ATO), architecture, and implementation guides
• Ability to comprehend database methodologies (strong SQL query and/or Elasticsearch experience)
• Data analytics skills, to include detailed data analysis and metric generation in support of system users
• Experience with data visualization and data validation routines
• Support and monitor system processes and configuration

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience in big data processing supporting an IC organization’s operations and/or analysis mission(s)
• Hands-on experience using multiple programming languages (HPCC-ECL, SQL, Linux Shell) to conduct complex data analytics
• Skilled in building and maintaining automated data processes in MySQL databases and Pentaho workflows
• Experience with data visualization and data validation routines for large size information systems
• Coordinate entity resolution solutions amongst project teams
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, design, develop and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or application software
• Develop and troubleshoot complex data flows, or makes significant enhancements to existing pipelines
• Resolves complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations
• Conduct investigations and tests of considerable complexity
• Research emerging technologies to determine impact on application execution
• Provides input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation
• Prepares reports on analyses, findings, and project progress
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced team members
• May serve as a technical team or task leader
• Available for off-hours deployments and system maintenance