Data Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Data Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing and implementing automation solutions for data pipelines and malware analysis workflows to support U.S. Government incident response missions. Focus on scaling technology capabilities, optimizing data integration, and automating repetitive technical tasks within a high-security environment.

Location: Must be based in Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Salary: $99,000–$206,000

Company

hirify.global provides advanced cyber, data operations, and systems integration services for the intelligence community and defense markets.

What you will do

• Develop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiatives.
• Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy.
• Implement data integration automation between pilot and production systems.
• Support Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform development and enhancement.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasks.
• Support AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering automation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD Suitability
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development.
• Strong programming skills in Python with experience in data manipulation libraries.
• Experience developing data pipelines, ETL processes, and API integrations.

Nice to have

• Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity tools.
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparation.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow or Prefect.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and streaming platforms (Kafka).
• DoD 8140 IAT Level III or CSSLP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Support for federal cybersecurity missions with high-impact work.