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Leidos · 5 hours ago

Data Engineer

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to drive data discovery and classification efforts for the Zero Trust initiative at U.S. Special Operations Command.

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Responsibilities

Data Discovery Architecture: Deploy and manage BigID and NetApp BlueXP scanners across hybrid environments, including configuring dockerized collectors for air-gapped discovery on the Top-Secret network
Structured Data Mapping: Connect discovery tools to enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) to scan schemas and columns for PII, DoD ID numbers, and other sensitive indicators without impacting database performance
Unstructured Data Crawling: Configure scans for massive file repositories (NetApp NAS, QNAP, SharePoint On-Premises), optimizing scan windows and throttling to prevent latency for mission users
Cloud Data Integration: Utilize Microsoft Purview Data Map and custom connectors to inventory data residing in AWS S3 buckets, Azure Blobs, and Data Lakes
Classification Tuning: Collaborate with mission owners to train Machine Learning (ML) classifiers to recognize unique USSOCOM data types (e.g., mission names, operational codes) and reduce false positive rates in the data inventory

Qualification

Data EngineeringBigIDNetApp BlueXPMicrosoft Purview Data MapSQLETL pipeline developmentCompTIA Security+ CEKubernetes AdministratorRegexUSSOCOM network architecture

Required

Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
BS degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
3-10 years of prior relevant experience
CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Purview Data Map (formerly Azure Purview)
Knowledge of Regex for custom data pattern definition
Background in Data Engineering or ETL pipeline development
Familiarity with USSOCOM network architecture and storage standards
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Azure Data Engineer Associate or BigID Certified Professional

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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