Data Engineer

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Data Engineer to join the team in Charleston, SC-*this position can also be remote! We are looking for a talented and forward-facing Data Engineer who will be a critical part of a fast-moving Marine Corps product development team. This team is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation and support for a wide range of cloud-based data integrations, data pipelines, data warehousing solutions, and delivery of Business Intelligence (BI) services to Marines globally.

Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs’ (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-

• Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines to support business needs.
• Develop and maintain robust OLAP and Data Warehouse solutions, with a preference for Amazon Redshift.
• Manage and enforce database permissions, roles, and security protocols to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver timely, accurate, and accessible data solutions.
• Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and availability of data environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in SQL, including DDL (Data Definition Language) and DML (Data Manipulation Language) commands.
• Extensive experience with OLAP and Data Warehouse development and operation, preferably with Amazon Redshift.
• Deep understanding of database permissions, roles, and security management.
• Hands-on experience in Data Lake and Data Warehouse environments.
• Proven experience working within Cloud environments, with a strong preference for AWS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analytics or the provisioning of data for analytics purposes.
• Familiarity with dashboarding tools such as Amazon QuickSight.
• Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell scripting) for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in data engineering.

Required Experience and Education:

• Education: BS Degree in Electrical/ Electronic/ Computer /Software Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science from an accredited College or University.
• Experience: Master’s degree with 6 years of experience (or Bachelors with 8 years of experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field. Degree may be substituted with additional relevant industry experience and / or industry accepted training and certification.

Security Requirements:

• Secret Clearance
• DOD 8570 compliant – Security + and OS certification

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.