The Data Engineer will use an array of skills to interface with end-users and the Development team. An ideal candidate will have significant data engineering technical capabilities, as well as intelligence analysis skills (analytical methodology and practice; writing and production; briefing; and identification of knowledge gaps, etc.). A successful data engineer must be able to coordinate with multiple customer partners, excel at individual projects and contribute to joint efforts with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
At least five (5) years of related experience in data engineering, technical analysis, technical targeting, or a similar relevant technical discipline.
Hands-on experience using commercially available data exploitation and visualization tools for analysis (e.g., MS Excel, Tableau, Wireshark, X-Ways, Encase).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent “super-users” for ongoing system development efforts.
Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineers.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities for improvement in testing or other processes.
Contribute to data calls and special projects (as needed).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Demonstrated experience in a combination of the following:
Familiarity with scripting or programming with Linux, Python, or any other language.
Experience analyzing both large and small datasets to identify trends and patterns.
Experience producing informational, contextual, and/or intelligence products that embody and explain findings for a variety of audiences.
Familiarity with field HUMINT, cyber collection with in-depth knowledge of national intelligence Agencies.
Skilled with writing intelligence products.
Ability to translate and communicate analyst/targeter end-user requirements to developers providing system upgrades, features, and added data value.
Strong briefing and writing (verbal and written) skills.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Knowledge of computing processing platforms (e.g., computers, mobile, I.O.T.).
Knowledge of mobile technologies to include cellular networks (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).