• Big Data Engineer

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking **Big Data Engineers** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

     

    Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

    The Big Data Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Designs scalable data architectures, leading ETL processes, and oversees the implementation of data storage solutions

    + Support the development and integration of advanced analytics tools, ensuring efficient data access and insights generation

    + Optimize system performance and scalability, implementing continuous improvement initiatives

    Qualifications

    + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

    + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 14 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

    + One Active Certification: CCISO, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, SSCP or GSEC

    + Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Big Data solutions using Hadoop, Spark, and data streaming technologies

    + Proven experience optimizing data pipelines, performing large-scale data processing, and ensuring data quality

    + Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and distributed computing environments

     

    Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2509498

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability