Hiring: Data Layer Engineer Company: Prescient Edge Location: Doral, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:13:46 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Lake, Databricks, ETL, Encryption, FedRAMP, GCP, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, RBAC, S3, SQL Server, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •In-depth knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, NoSQL), cloud storage solutions (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage), and Kubernetes-hosted geospatial applications is required. •Demonstrated experience in developing and managing data governance frameworks, implementing metadata and data cataloging solutions, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC data security policies. Required Skills: •Prescient Edge is seeking a Data Layer Engineer to support a Federal Government client. •Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. •Design and manage a modular data layer architecture that supports scalable ingestion, transformation, and serving of geospatial and structured data across containerized environments. •Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for real-time and batch processing of mission-relevant data, ensuring integration with both ESRI and third-party analytic services. •Implement metadata management solutions—such as tagging, schema validation, and indexing—to improve lineage tracking and facilitate governance alignment with IL4/IL5 controls. •Manage data access enforcement mechanisms, including RBAC policies and encryption controls, consistent with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity mandates. •Shall submit the Data Layer Integration & Optimization Report, detailing Kubernetes performance benchmarks related to data lake interaction, data lifecycle strategies for containerized environments, and cloud resource optimization recommendations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Science, Computer Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance. •Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Governance Professional (DGSP), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate. Compensation: •A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!