Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL Reston, VA Washington, DC Tampa, FL Colorado Springs, CO
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$140,000 - $180,000
Job Description
This position requires a Top Secret clearance and onsite work in Huntsville, Alabama at Redstone Arsenal
$3,000 Relocation Available:
Senior Data Engineer (Huntsville, AL)
Make a real impact by supporting IT modernization, safeguarding national security, and enabling mission-critical law enforcement. Join a team advancing workplace solutions, business applications, and infrastructure for high-stakes government programs.
Kforce seeks a Senior Level Data Engineer to deliver advanced visual analytic applications and data solutions. You’ll design and optimize data analytics for desktop and web platforms, enabling bulk analysis of relational information using advanced graphics, visualization, and high-performance computing. Leverage open source, COTS, and GOTS technologies to transform structured and semi-structured data streams into actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design strategies for enterprise database systems; set standards for operations, programming, and security
• Build and optimize large relational databases and data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using modern frameworks
• Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structures; refine performance and functionality
• Engineer advanced analytics solutions for high-volume environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions
• Support DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for analytics platforms
Preferred/Bonus Experience: AWS, Databricks, AI/ML, LLMs, Python, Java
Qualifications:
• 8+ years relevant data engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 4 additional years of experience
• Proven expertise in enterprise environments
• Experience with large-scale database design, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline development
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking âApply Todayâ you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
$3,000 Relocation Available:
Senior Data Engineer (Huntsville, AL)
Make a real impact by supporting IT modernization, safeguarding national security, and enabling mission-critical law enforcement. Join a team advancing workplace solutions, business applications, and infrastructure for high-stakes government programs.
Kforce seeks a Senior Level Data Engineer to deliver advanced visual analytic applications and data solutions. You’ll design and optimize data analytics for desktop and web platforms, enabling bulk analysis of relational information using advanced graphics, visualization, and high-performance computing. Leverage open source, COTS, and GOTS technologies to transform structured and semi-structured data streams into actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design strategies for enterprise database systems; set standards for operations, programming, and security
• Build and optimize large relational databases and data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using modern frameworks
• Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structures; refine performance and functionality
• Engineer advanced analytics solutions for high-volume environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data solutions
• Support DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for analytics platforms
Preferred/Bonus Experience: AWS, Databricks, AI/ML, LLMs, Python, Java
Qualifications:
• 8+ years relevant data engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 4 additional years of experience
• Proven expertise in enterprise environments
• Experience with large-scale database design, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline development
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking âApply Todayâ you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
