Data Engineer

Summary

Data Engineers work with data consumers to create and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems to meet CIA's business needs.

This job is open to The public

U.S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees. Videos Duties

As a Data Engineer for CIA, you will focus on the design, implementation, and operation of data management systems to meet the CIA's business needs.
This includes designing how the data will be stored, consumed, integrated, and managed by different data entities and digital systems.
Data Engineers work together with data consumers to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.

Data Engineers must also plan, design, and optimize for data throughput and query performance issues.
This requires constantly updating expertise in areas such as platform, network and storage technologies, bandwidth management, data bus implications, and design.

Additionally, you will play a key role in the selection of backend database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.
), their configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline infrastructure to support the actual content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data to support the intended kinds of queries and analysis to match expected responsiveness.

Domestic and/or foreign travel may be required.

Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Proficiency with computer programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent Object-Oriented Programming Language and knowledge of SQLKnowledge of data integration, transformation, modeling, and storageStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and to collaborate within a diverse team environmentCuriosity, creativity, and initiateAbility to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Prior experience related to data engineering, data science, data architecture, database and search technologiesExperience analyzing or processing bulk datasetsExperience with signal/image processing, geospatial modeling or voice/data communicationsPrior application of serverless design patterns, such as serverless applications or websitesUnderstanding of scaling and performance of distributed/cloud systemsUnderstanding of data science concepts, AI/ML, automation, and scripting Education Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Computer ScienceComputer/Electrical Engineering or related fieldData Science or related quantitative fieldInformation Science/TechnologyForensics (Digital Forensics, Forensic Science, and Technology)Mathematics/StatisticsEngineeringAt least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/data-engineer/.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/data-engineer/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only.
To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/data-engineer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs.
Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency

Website

https://cia.gov/careers

Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs.
See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request Required Documents

For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/data-engineer/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

This post is for viewing purposes only.
To get started, please visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/data-engineer/, where you can read more about this position and express your interest in up to four jobs.
Upon expressing your interest, you will be taken to MyLINK, which allows you to submit your resume and job rankings and provide basic information about yourself.

Agency contact information

Central Intelligence Agency

Website

https://cia.gov/careers

Next steps

After you express interest for up to four positions on cia.gov/careers, a CIA recruiter may contact you for further discussion if your qualifications meet our needs.
See the MyLINK FAQs on our website for more information.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiriesEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) PolicyFinancial suitabilityNew employee probationary periodPrivacy ActReasonable accommodation policySelective ServiceSignature and false statementsSocial security number request