Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote)
Data Engineer (DoD Secret | Remote) Location: Remote (U.S. Based) Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) Make an Impact on Military Healthcare and Readiness • Join Rackner to modernize secure data infrastructure for a critical defense health program—enabling real-time insights that support care delivery, operational readiness, and mission decision-making. • You'll design and scale data pipelines that transform raw information into actionable intelligence, ensuring interoperability and powering analytics across large-scale, distributed environments. • If you're passionate about data engineering, cloud-native systems, and mission-driven innovation, this is your opportunity to make a national impact. What You'll Do • Build and maintain end-to-end Ingest → Transform → Expose pipelines using Airflow, Spark, dbt, and Iceberg. • Ingest and normalize structured and unstructured data (HL7, FHIR, PDF, JSON) for analytics and AI/ML use cases. • Map datasets to FHIR and OMOP standards to enable interoperability and decision support. • Implement schema versioning and governance to ensure traceability and audit-ready lineage. • Collaborate with DevSecOps and Data Science teams to deliver AI-ready datasets for predictive analytics and readiness forecasting. • Optimize data performance across distributed environments while ensuring compliance with DoD Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management frameworks. Who You Are • 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering • Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience building modular, version-controlled transformations • Hands-on with Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, dbt, and data lake frameworks (Iceberg, Trino, Athena) • Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design, data modeling, and governance in distributed systems • Familiar with AWS (Glue, S3, Lambda, Athena, EMR) and cloud-native data architectures • Excellent collaborator with experience in cross-functional environments (DevSecOps, Data Science, Security) Preferred / Bonus • Experience with FHIR, OMOP, or HL7 data standards • Background in DoD, VA, or other federal health IT programs • Knowledge of Responsible AI and NIST AI Risk Management Frameworks • Familiarity with complex operational data systems or readiness analytics About Rackner • Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. • We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-first innovation. • Our teams solve high-impact problems that advance federal missions and strengthen national readiness. Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable data systems supporting mission success. Why You'll Love Working Here • Weekly Pay and Full Remote Flexibility. • Professional Growth through paid certifications and training. • Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance. • Home office equipment plan and supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact. Hashtags for Visibility #DataEngineering #DoDCleared #AWSData #Airflow #dbt #Spark #FHIR #RacknerCareers #FederalTech #AIReadyData Apply tot his job