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Data Engineer - SME

Dark Wolf Solutions · Chantilly/Herndon, VA

Posted 29 days ago · $185,000.00 – $240,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
29 days
Dark Wolf Solutions's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
90% of Dark Wolf Solutions's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Dark Wolf Solutions
high
32 stale, 2 reposted of 63 open
Hiring momentum
77 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Dark Wolf Solutions's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Dark Wolf Solutions.

About this role

The Data Engineer - SME at Dark Wolf will architect and lead the implementation of enterprise-wide data platforms, focusing on high-assurance data topologies and data mesh architectures. This role involves direct collaboration with agency leadership to align data strategies with mission objectives while ensuring compliance with security standards and governance protocols.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Dark Wolf Solutions as an employer.

What you need

  • US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance and Full-Scope Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 15+ years of data engineering experience
  • Expertise in enterprise architecture and data processing frameworks
  • Experience with architecting petabyte-scale lakehouse infrastructure
  • Proficiency in multi-language programming (Python, Scala, C++, Go)

Nice to have

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA)
  • Deep understanding of high-assurance systems and zero-trust data governance

Worth weighing

  • High level of experience required (15+ years) may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
  • Position requires active security clearance, which may be a barrier for some applicants
  • Salary range is provided but may vary based on expertise and skillset
  • Strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees, no third-party staffing agencies

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Listed by Dark Wolf Solutions on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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