ETL/DATA Pipeline Software Engineer Jobs in , United States

About Peraton

Peraton is a next- security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton seeks a

ETL/DATA Pipeline Engineer

to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will develop and maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data into enterprise storage systems supporting DCDC analytics.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and implement ETL workflows using Airflow, NiFi, or similar

Develop data transformation logic for schema compliance

Integrate data from IoT streams, APIs, and legacy systems

Implement data validation and quality checks

Optimize pipeline performance and reliability

Maintain data lineage tracking and documentation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Expert proficiency in ETL tools (Airflow, NiFi, Talend)

Strong SQL and Python skills

Experience with data transformation and cleansing

Knowledge of SchemaOne or similar standards

Understanding of data governance principles

U.S Citizenship required

DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Qualifications:

Data engineering certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5-8 years of specific experience

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term , EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your .

EEO:

Equal opportunity employer, including and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.