Data Automation Engineer

Key Skills

Automation, AWS, Azure, Bash scripting, Data oriented design- DoD, Data science techniques, DevOps, Django, Flask, Git, GitLab, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Linux Operating system, PowerShell Programming, Python Programming, Scrum Agile Methodology, Shell Scripting language, SQL, Streaming APIs, Tableau, UI design, UX design

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Data Automation Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Automation Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Data Automation Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A DATA AUTOMATION ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Functions/Requirements:

• Support the Geospatial Services and Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer
• Design and implement automation solutions to enhance data capture, data refinement, and processes. Coding examples include:
• Interfacing with device APIs in order to collect operational metrics
• Providing automated VoIP phone setup
• Administering and automating data pipelines between different environments
• Produce and deploy code via GitLab projects in collaboration with other team members
• Utilize best practices for source control, testing, and deployment of software changes
• Work in close collaboration with other automation engineers, infrastructure administrators, and data scientists
• Diagnose, isolate, and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining to data structures
• Develop methods of ensuring data incompatibilities among systems are systematically eliminated
• Develop and recommend data management policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent data management operations
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to increase data availability, data quality, and speed of access
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of designs/configurations, ensuring team members have continuity of recurring tasks
• In office work requirement > 80%
• Travel requirement 0%

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience
• 8+ years of related systems engineering experience
• Scripting, coding, or software development experience
• Comfort with Linux/Windows command-line
• Automation mindset
• System administration and/or DevOps environment experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly

Desired Skills:

• Python experience
• Shell scripting experience such as Bash or PowerShell
• Experience with Database technologies such as Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL
• Experience writing and working with SQL commands
• Version control experience with Git
• Experience with Gitlab and Git workflows
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
• Time management skills and the drive to work with limited supervision within a small team

Bonus Skills:

• Web App development experience such as Flask, Django, React, etc.
• UI/UX experience
• Experience with Analytics tools such as Tableau
• Infrastructure as Code experience
• Experience in technical operations at DoD/IC agencies
• Cloud experience such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.

• Location: On Company Site

  US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays