Data Engineer (DoD Secret)

TL;DR

Data Engineer (DoD Secret): Designing and scaling data pipelines for a critical defense health program with an accent on interoperability, data normalization, and cloud-native architecture. Focus on building AI-ready datasets using Airflow, Spark, and dbt while ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST frameworks.

Location: Must be based in the U.S. and hold an Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).

Company

hirify.global is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-first solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.

What you will do

• Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Airflow, Spark, dbt, and Iceberg.
• Ingest and normalize structured and unstructured data including HL7, FHIR, PDF, and JSON.
• Map datasets to FHIR and OMOP standards to enable interoperability and decision support.
• Implement schema versioning and governance to ensure traceability and audit-ready lineage.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and Data Science teams to deliver AI-ready datasets.
• Optimize data performance while ensuring compliance with DoD Responsible AI and NIST frameworks.

Requirements

• Must hold an Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher).
• Must be based in the U.S.
• 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python with experience in modular, version-controlled transformations.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, dbt, and data lake frameworks.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud-native data architectures.

Nice to have

• Experience with FHIR, OMOP, or HL7 data standards.
• Background in DoD, VA, or other federal health IT programs.
• Knowledge of Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management Frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekly pay and full remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Professional growth through paid certifications and training.
• Home office equipment plan and inclusive team culture.