IDF Dataflow Analyst
Spatial Front, Inc - Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Hiring: IDF Dataflow Analyst Company: Spatial Front, Inc Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:47:10 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Bash, CI/CD, Change Management, CloudWatch, Data Pipeline, ETL, GCP, Git, Linux, Perl, Python, SQL, SVN, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •5–8 years of experience in a technical, data, or systems support role •1–2 years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) •Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash (Perl experience a plus) •Operational familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated workflows •Minimum 2 years of Linux/Unix system administration or support experience Required Skills: •Over the next 6–12 months, the primary focus will be on supporting the development and population of a centralized, real-time data repository designed to enable scalable data access, advanced analytics, and future AI/ML capabilities. •Actively facilitate and support ingestion and migration of large-scale datasets into a cloud-based data platform •Assist in modernizing legacy dataflow pipelines into automated, cloud-native solutions •Maintain high availability and reliability of real-time data delivery across hybrid environments •Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data ingestion and routing processes •Data Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end flow of real-time data, including validation, quality control, archival, and retrieval •Cloud Data Ingest Support: Execute and support ingestion processes for mission-critical datasets into the cloud environment •Pipeline Modernization: Assist in transitioning legacy workflows into API-driven and automated scripting solutions (Python/Bash) Qualifications: •Meteorological Domain Expertise: Experience working with scientific data dissemination and observation systems within NOAA, NASA, or Department of Defense environments; familiarity with standard meteorological data formats such as METAR, TAF, GRIB, and BUFR. •System Monitoring: Hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring tools, including Big Brother, Nagios, or cloud-native solutions (e.g., Amazon CloudWatch) to ensure system performance, availability, and reliability. •Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and a strong understanding of relational database design, querying, and maintenance. •Version Control: Experience using version control and change management tools such as Git, Subversion (SVN), or similar platforms. •Certifications Required (one Of The Following) •One foundational or associate-level cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent) •Clearance: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. •Background checks may include Criminal History, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Professional Certifications, and Credit History. (Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.) •This is a full-time, W2 position. •No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions. Compensation: •$65,000 - $100,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package 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!