Data & Analytics Engineer with Security Clearance

Description: Gridiron IT is looking to hire a Data & Analytics Engineer to support a government program in St. Louis, MO. Role Overview: The Data and Analytics Engineer plays a crucial role in the implementation and ongoing support of the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC). This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the data infrastructure and analytics capabilities that power both centers. The Data and Analytics Engineer works closely with NOC and SOC teams to ensure efficient data collection, processing, storage, and analysis, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing operational effectiveness. This Data and Analytics Engineer role is essential for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers modern NOC and SOC operations. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in data engineering, analytics, and an understanding of operational security and network management to deliver insights that drive effective decision-making and enhance overall operational capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement scalable data architectures to support NOC and SOC operations - Develop data models that accommodate various data sources and types (e.g., logs, metrics, alerts) - Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest data from various sources into NOC/SOC systems - Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data normalization and enrichment - Ensure data quality and consistency across different systems and tools - Implement and manage big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) to handle large volumes of NOC/SOC data - Optimize data storage and retrieval for efficient analysis and reporting - Design and implement real-time data processing and analytics capabilities - Develop streaming analytics solutions for immediate insights on network and security events - Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for NOC and SOC teams - Develop custom reports and analytics views for various stakeholders - Implement data governance policies and procedures for NOC/SOC data - Ensure data security and privacy compliance (e.g., data masking, access controls) - Develop and maintain data retention and archiving strategies Requirements: Bachelors degree
Years of Experience: 5-10 Skills:
Data Analysis. Data Analytic Tools - PowerBI, Advanced Excel. Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $70-80 hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.