At UN COMN, we don’t just fix issues; we deliver secure solutions that power essential operations in both the public and private sectors. Our team tackles tough challenges—whether it’s improving organizational systems, streamlining logistics, or making sense of complex data—all with one goal: helping our clients succeed so they can continue serving others. We’ve built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We're also proud to be recognized as a ‘ Top Workplace ,’ and that’s not just us talking; it’s our employees. Now, we’re looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what’s broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below! UN COMN is seeking a Data Engineer 2-3 to: Design, build, and enhance data pipelines, architectures, and datasets to meet business needs. Develop and implement complex data models, management systems, and storage/streaming solutions that support distributed, real-time, and fault-tolerant processing. Write efficient code and advanced queries (including subqueries and window functions) for data processing and analysis. Build detailed use cases and gather business and technical requirements to guide engineering solutions. Establish data architecture standards, including schema design, metadata strategy, and integration best practices. Support data governance by cataloging enterprise data assets, ensuring discoverability, quality, lineage tracking, and compliance with zero-trust and security policies. Partner with stakeholders to enforce cataloging, tagging, and classification standards across structured and unstructured sources. This position description outlines the core duties for this role, but it is not all-inclusive. Responsibilities may shift based on contract requirements, mission needs, or organizational objectives. Requirements This is an on-site position at Norfolk Naval Base. Must be able to work on-site with minimal exceptions. 3 years of related data engineering experience. Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance, granted by the US Government, which requires US citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual's eligibility. Proven experience with Relational SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as object-oriented and functional programming languages. Proficiency in Python (preferred), Scala, or Java is expected, with additional experience in R, Go, or C++ considered a strong asset. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) and modern data-centric frameworks such as Spark, PySpark, or Hadoop ecosystems is highly desirable. Experience gathering requirements from stakeholders and translating them into actionable use cases and data engineering solutions. Experience designing data architectures supporting security, compliance, and discoverability. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Active DoD (Top) Secret clearance, granted by the U.S. Government. Prior experience with the Advana tool suite, Qlik Sense, and/or Databricks. Prior experience with Maven Smart System (MSS) or Palantir Foundry. Hands-on experience with enterprise metadata cataloging tools (e.g., Collibra, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Unity Catalog, or equivalent). Experience leading or contributing to data governance initiatives, especially within federal or defense environments. Familiarity or hands-on experience with AI tools such as AWS SageMaker, Palantir AIP, DataRobot or similar. Understanding of cloud concepts, preferably related to migrating to a cloud environment. Why UN COMN? Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us. Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually. Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one. 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family. Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs. Note: Benefits apply to full-time employees only. Don’t meet every single requirement? We’re dedicated to building an uncommon, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.