Senior Data Engineer TS/SCI Clearance

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is hiring a cleared Senior Data Engineer. This role requires you to hold an active TS/SCI Clearance to interview. This position is onsite and will require you to work out of Tampa, FL.

Senior Data Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in deploying and managing enterprise data discovery and governance platforms across hybrid environments. Your expertise will help ensure the secure and efficient identification of sensitive data, supporting mission-critical operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that directly impact national security and data integrity.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Certification Requirements

CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.

Clearance Requirements

Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position located in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage BigID and NetApp BlueXP scanners across hybrid environments, including configuring dockerized collectors for air-gapped discovery on the Top-Secret network.
• 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.
• Configure scans for large file repositories (NetApp NAS, QNAP, SharePoint On-Premises), optimizing scan windows and throttling to prevent latency for mission users.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview Data Map and custom connectors to inventory data residing in AWS S3 buckets, Azure Blobs, and Data Lakes.
• Collaborate with mission owners to train Machine Learning classifiers to recognize unique data types and reduce false positives in data inventories.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience deploying and managing enterprise data discovery and governance platforms such as BigID, Varonis, NetApp BlueXP (Data Sense), or Informatica.
• Strong understanding of storage protocols (NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3) and database structures (SQL, NoSQL) to troubleshoot connectivity and scanning access.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker, as many discovery collectors are deployed as containerized microservices.
• Experience dealing with large-scale data inventories (Petabyte scale) and understanding of data lineage and provenance concepts.
• 10+ years of experience with a BA/BS or MA/MS degree.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or higher) to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.

Desired Skills

• Experience with enterprise data discovery and governance platforms such as Varonis, Informatica, or similar.
• Knowledge of data classification and ML classifier training to improve data inventory accuracy.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions like AWS S3, Azure Blobs, and Data Lakes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to storage protocols and database connectivity.
• Ability to work independently on high-visibility, mission-critical projects.

Why Apply

Join a team dedicated to safeguarding sensitive data and supporting critical national security missions. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge data discovery technologies in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you have the experience and clearance required, apply now to make a meaningful impact through your expertise