Kafka Data Engineer

The Opportunity:

Ever-expanding technology and collection methodologies means that there is more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing big data can yield pivotal insights when it is gathered from disparate sources. We need a Data Engineer who is experienced in upgrading and maintaining Kafka clusters in Kubernetes in AWS, as well as utilizing Kafka Schema Registry and Kafka Security Manager (KSM) to manage schema evolution and security. 

In this role, you'll use your expertise in designing, developing, and deploying Kafka clusters in a cloud environment, and with Kafka Schema Registry and Kafka Security Manager. Here, you will guide and mentor data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment and will oversee the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for your clients. 

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• Experience with Kafka or Confluent and Kubernetes operators

• Experience creating data partitioning strategies and monitoring topics for performance

• Experience deploying and upgrading Kafka clusters in high availability containerized environments

• Experience utilizing observability platforms such as Elastic or Datadog to configure monitoring for data pipelines to ensure high availability and throughput, low latency, and alerting

• Knowledge of stream processing pipelines and analytics

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Apache NiFi

• Experience with multi-cluster or containerized environments

• Experience with scripting in Bash or Python

• Experience deploying and maintaining applications, appliances, or machines aligned to DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) and Security Requirements Guides (SRG)

• Experience writing playbooks and scripts for automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, encryption, boundary defense, auditing, authentication, and supply chain risk management

• Bachelor’s degree

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CCNA Security, or GSEC Certification

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.