Senior Data Engineer — Washington, DC at SMX

Senior Data Engineer — Washington, DC at SMX | Recrutus

About the Team

SMX is a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling mission success. From priority national security initiatives for the Department of Defense to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world, bringing cutting-edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement.

Our delivery model harnesses deep technical and domain knowledge to provide forward-looking insights and practical solutions that power secure mission acceleration. We are committed to investing in our people, offering a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

About the Role

SMX is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Business Strategy and Analytics Section (BSAS) Human Resources Reports program. In this capacity, you will design and implement enterprise data architecture solutions that support advanced analytics, reporting, and data science initiatives across the FBI's human capital ecosystem.

You will work closely with data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to integrate data from multiple enterprise systems, develop scalable data models, and enable high-impact analytics solutions that inform workforce planning, hiring, and mission support decisions. This position plays a pivotal role in the modernization and continued development of the FBI's enterprise HR analytics platform operating in AWS cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience with enterprise data architecture, cloud-based data warehousing, ETL orchestration, and business intelligence platforms. You will be instrumental in designing scalable data solutions, enabling predictive analytics capabilities, and ensuring secure, efficient access to enterprise data across both classified and unclassified environments.

This is a full-time position requiring on-site work four days a week at the client's office in Washington, D.C. An active Top-Secret clearance is mandatory.

Hiring Process

Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. The application deadline for this position is May 29, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer, including disabilities and veterans. We do not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position (e.g., H1B, F-1 OPT, J-1, L-1, etc.).

Work location

Work model: On-site

429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

Washington, District of Columbia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDesign and maintain enterprise logical and physical data models for large-scale analytics platforms
check_circleDesign and implement scalable data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Apache Airflow
check_circleIntegrate data from multiple enterprise systems including HR, training, and financial platforms
check_circleDefine and enforce enterprise data governance, security, and data management standards
check_circleCollaborate with teams to translate business requirements into technical data architecture solutions
check_circleEnsure data architectures support advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives
check_circleDevelop strategies to improve data quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility
check_circleSupport system integration activities and maintain interfaces across multiple FBI enterprise systems

Requirements

verified10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform design
verifiedActive Top Secret clearance
verifiedBachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Nice to Have

Experience supporting federal government enterprise analytics platforms. Experience working with HR or human capital data systems such as PeopleSoft or similar platforms. Experience working with sensitive or regulated datasets (PII, security clearance data, etc.). Experience supporting predictive analytics or data science initiatives. Experience with data architecture supporting enterprise BI ecosystems. Experience supporting systems operating in multiple security enclaves. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth insurancecheck_circlePaid leavecheck_circleRetirement benefits

Company

SMX

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Headquarters

Hollywood, MD

Open Roles

SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering firm headquartered in Hollywood, MD, specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and advanced IT services within the IT Services and IT Consulting industry. The organization traces its roots to 1995 and operates under a unified brand formed in 2021 through the integration of legacy entities including Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, C2S Consulting Group, Creoal Consulting, Outside Analytics, and cBEYONData. Supported by OceanSound Partners, the company has consolidated its operations to deliver cohesive technical solutions. SMX serves government and commercial enterprises worldwide, with a physical footprint spanning Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The firm focuses on empowering public sector and private sector clients, including Department of Defense agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, to achieve operational effectiveness and resilience. Their approach combines sound, repeatable business methodologies with the agility to adapt to specific customer requirements. With over 25 years of consistent growth, SMX maintains a reputation for excellence and holds various industry quality certifications. The company emphasizes strong commitments to ethics, compliance, and sustainability while maintaining premier contracting vehicles. This structure allows SMX to provide optimal support for critical missions while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities to its workforce.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, SQL, Aws, Redshift, Etl, Elt, Apache Airflow.

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required.

Frequently asked questions about Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX

What does a Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX will design and maintain enterprise logical and physical data models for large-scale analytics platforms; design and implement scalable data pipelines using sql, python, and apache airflow; integrate data from multiple enterprise systems including hr, training, and financial platforms; and define and enforce enterprise data governance, security, and data management standards.

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To qualify for the Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX position, applicants should have: 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform design; Active Top Secret clearance; and Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

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Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX is based in 429, O Street Northwest, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States. This is a on-site role.

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SMX has listed this Cleared Onsite Data Engineer role as on-site.

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Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX include Data Architecture; Data Engineering; Data Warehousing; Data Modeling; SQL; Aws; Redshift; and Etl.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required.

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Cleared Onsite Data Engineer at SMX is part of the it job category on Recrutus.

About SMX

SMX serves government and commercial enterprises worldwide, with a physical footprint spanning Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The firm focuses on empowering public sector and private sector clients, including Department of Defense agencies and Fortune 1000 companies, to achieve operational effectiveness and resilience. Their approach combines sound, repeatable business methodologies with the agility to adapt to specific customer requirements.

With over 25 years of consistent growth, SMX maintains a reputation for excellence and holds various industry quality certifications. The company emphasizes strong commitments to ethics, compliance, and sustainability while maintaining premier contracting vehicles. This structure allows SMX to provide optimal support for critical missions while offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities to its workforce.

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