Database/ETL Engineer Senior
At a glance
Senior Data Engineering role at PingWind. Remote, United States · full-time · $84,000–$117,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build, maintain and improve DataStage ETL workflows that support HRC application structures
- Map and transform Army data from separate sources while preserving accuracy in the data warehouse
- Maintain cyber and information assurance controls across database systems and ETL jobs
- Review data projects from initial ingestion through reporting, and develop technical solutions
- Schedule and monitor pipeline jobs, then document data flows, mappings and system designs
What you bring
- At least five years of experience, including three or more years handling Army HRC data through ETL
- Hands-on IBM InfoSphere DataStage experience and knowledge of sound ETL practices
- A computer science, engineering or related bachelor's degree, plus an active Secret clearance
- An active CompTIA Security+ or IAT Level II certification, along with IAT Level III certification
- U.S. citizenship and working knowledge of SQL databases, tuning and schema management
Who this fits
This role suits a senior data engineer with Army HRC ETL experience who can explain complex data changes to nontechnical stakeholders. The work is full-time remote, with the role tied to Ft. Knox, Kentucky; U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. The listing specifies both an active Security+ or IAT Level II credential and IAT Level III certification.
From the employer
Location: Ft. Knox Ky, Full Time Remote
Required Clearance: Active Secret
Certifications: active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification
Required Education: B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree.
Required Experience: 5-7 years of experience. Minimum of three (3) years of ETL experience in working with Army Human Resource command data on Prem or in a Cloud Environment using PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL databases. Must be knowledgeable in using IBM InfoSphere DataStage leveraging industry best practices for ETL.
Position Description
Ping Wind is a seeking a mission-driven Intermediate Database Analyst with technical expertise in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) operations and IBM InfoSphere DataStage. As a pivotal member of our team supporting the US Army Human Resources Command (HRC), you will lead the modernization of complex data pipelines. Your primary focus will be designing and optimizing high-volume data integration solutions that ensure the Army’s HR data is accurate, secure, and actionable for high-level decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• ETL Architecture: Assist the end-to-end development, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise-level ETL processes using DataStage to support HRC application structures.
• Data Integration & Quality: Design complex data mapping and transformation logic, ensuring data integrity across disparate sources within the Army’s data warehouse environment.
• Systems Maintenance: Provide Cyber and IA database systems maintenance, ensuring all ETL jobs comply with rigid security and Information Assurance protocols.
• Technical Lifecycle Management: Review and provide sophisticated technical solutions for data projects across all stages of the development lifecycle, from initial ingestion to report generation.
• Monitoring & Automation: Implement and manage advanced job scheduling and monitoring tools to ensure 24/7 reliability of data pipelines.
• Documentation: Produce high-quality technical documentation, including data flow diagrams (Visio), mapping specifications, and system architecture briefs.
Required Qualifications
• DataStage Mastery: hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage and a comprehensive understanding of ETL best practices and patterns.
• Database Knowledge: Working knowledge of SQL database environments, including SQL tuning and schema Management.
• Security Certification: Must be professionally certified as Technical Level III (IAT Level III) as defined by DoDI 8570.01-M.
• Experience: Proven track record in data warehousing, XML/HTML, and open-source development environments.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data transformations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be a US citizen.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience with PostgreSQL
About Pingwind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Paid Federal Holidays
· Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
· 401k with matching
· Paid vacation and sick leave
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Salary Range
$84k-$117K
The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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