Data Engineer

Data Engineer
- Senior Reston, VA, United States (On-site) Job Title: Data Engineer
- Senior Job Code: ITS954

Location:
Reston, VA Reports to: Program Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority Prepared Date: 10/5/2026 A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.
S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.
S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process. Position Summary Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Data Engineer to support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research, and contribute to the DIE’s integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners and policymakers. Compensation & Benefits Starting Salary Range for Data Engineer
- Senior: $150,000 – $175,000 Benefits That Set Us Apart When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture.

We offer
a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work. Highlights Include Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options Short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Professional development, training, and certification support Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are. Benefits Are Subject To Change And Eligibility Requirements Apply. Essential Functions, Duties &

Responsibilities:
Includes The Following Designs, implements, and operates data management systems for intelligence needs. Designs how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems. Works with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems. Plans, designs, and optimizes data throughput and query performance. Participates in the selection of backend database technologies Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory/management authority Basic Qualifications Experience implementing and enforcing security baselines to conform to network security policies on host workstations as well as on servers, typically Linux (Ubuntu & Redhat) and windows based Ability to standup and manage a compute and storage architecture using Citrix and/or VMWare's ESXi Experience with installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software Experience overseeing or conducting backup, recovery, and reconstitution activities Experience implementing controls Experience installing and maintaining servers (physical and virtual) used for network services, engineering storage solutions, and engineering virtual test environments DIA CIO 8570 compliant (SEC+ or higher) with the ability to gain Privileged Access Account authorization Experience creating and managing user accounts utilizing LDAP and experience implementing and managing PKI for authentication Experience managing Linux and Windows servers hosted on VMWare ESXi hypervisor Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related STEM degree program, or four years of equivalent level experience as a client Server Engineer. Must be a US Citizen. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 12 years of related experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years preferred Master’s Degree in a related field preferred Work Environment Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Company Information Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 fede