COMPANY OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning small business that provides trusted information technology, engineering, consulting and project management solutions and services to federal agencies and organizations. Originally founded in 1971 by professional engineers at the University of Tennessee, XCEL was acquired in 2003 by U.S. Army and Navy veterans and in 2023 became a MartinFed company.

XCEL Engineering is a part of IT Lab Partners (ITLP) which was created to support a leading research facility in the East Tennessee region in recruiting the best and the brightest technical talent. Considering joining our impressive team today!

JOB OVERVIEW

XCEL Engineering has an opening for aSIEM Engineer who would be responsible for the process of acquiring, importing, and preparing data from various sources into a data storage or processing system. This role is critical in ensuring that data is available, accurate, and ready for analysis

This is a full-time, permanent position that will work a hybrid schedule in Oak Ridge, TN.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Acquisition:

• Identifying and connecting to various data sources (e.g., databases, APIs, file systems, streaming data sources).
• Developing and maintaining data pipelines to automate the ingestion of data from these sources.

Data Transformation and Cleaning:

• Processing and transforming raw data into a usable format.
• Cleaning and validating data to ensure quality and consistency.
• Handling data format conversions, data parsing, and enrichment.

Data Integration:

• Integrating data from multiple sources to create a cohesive data set.
• Ensuring that data from different sources is correctly aligned and merged.

ETL Processes:

• Designing and implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to move data from source systems to target storage systems.
• Monitoring and optimizing ETL workflows to ensure efficiency and reliability.

Data Storage:

• Ensuring data is stored securely and can be accessed efficiently by downstream applications and users.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitoring data ingestion processes for performance and reliability.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during data ingestion.
• Optimizing data pipelines to handle increasing volumes of data and ensure scalability.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Documenting data ingestion processes, data sources, and data transformations.
• Ensuring compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with data integration and ETL tools like Apache NiFi, Talend, or Informatica.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, or Hadoop.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.
• Working on a computer for long periods of time.
• May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders as required.
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Xcel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, eligion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Xcel Engineering's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in Xcel Engineering.

All positions at Xcel Engineering, Inc. are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, Xcel Engineering is an E-Verify employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://xceleng.applicantpro.com/jobs/3447960-799165.html