Senior Data Engineer (Clearance Required)- Senior Principal Consultant -

Oracle GDI- Government, Defense & Intelligence is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Data Engineer join our Consulting Services organization as part of our big data platform team, with a strong focus on Oracle technologies. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and architecture that support our enterprise-scale data initiatives in an IC customer space. This role demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience with Oracle-based systems in high-volume environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven organization and enjoy solving complex data engineering challenges, we want to hear from you.

This role is a full-time, in-person position, primarily based in the office with occasional visits to client sites. We are seeking candidates who reside in the Virginia/Washington DC region.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or database management
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database technologies (e.g., Oracle 19c, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Data Integrator - ODI)
• Proven experience with PL/SQL , Oracle partitioning , and performance tuning
• Deep understanding of data modeling , data warehousing concepts , and star/snowflake schemas
• Strong knowledge of ETL pipeline design and implementation for large-scale data systems
• Proficiency in shell scripting , Python , or other automation tools
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate or similar CDC (Change Data Capture) tools
• Familiarity with data governance , metadata management , and data lineage practices
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including data scientists, DBAs, and business analysts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting and presenting solutions.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience integrating Oracle databases with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, or cloud-based data lakes)
• Familiarity with Oracle Big Data SQL or Oracle Autonomous Database
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) , AWS , or Azure
• Experience with streaming data architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka, Oracle Stream Analytics)
• Knowledge of data security best practices and regulatory compliance
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines in a data engineering context
Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional or Oracle Big Data certification) are a plus

Required Credentials and Experience:

• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
• 6+ years of experience relevant to this position

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in enterprise data engineering. Your expertise will help shape a scalable, reliable, and efficient data platform supporting mission-critical business decisions.