Data Engineer Job at BREVCO SERVICES
- Working Location: Norfolk, USA
- Security Clearance: NATO Secret
- Language: High proficiency level in English language
DESCRIPTION:
Data science, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly gaining momentum in NATO touching all military and political domains and functional areas. In response to HQ SACT’s understanding of the disruptive potential of data science and AI, and recognizing the strategic value of data, the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence section, established in 2020 in the Federated Interoperability Branch, is focusing on data science and AI as cross-cutting and enabling capabilities for HQ SACT and the NATO Enterprise. The section provides a broad spectrum from strategy and policy development and support to technical delivery and implementation to HQ SACT and the NATO Enterprise. In addition to serving as the centre of gravity for HQ SACT’s efforts in advancing data centricity and integrating rapidly changing technology related to data exploitation, the section has developed a substantial reputation inside NATO and is regularly invited to offer policy and technical expertise.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
- A Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university in computer science, IT, software or computer engineering, data science, applied math, physics, statistics, or a related field
- A Master’s degree or higher from a recognized university in computer science, IT, software or computer engineering, data science, applied math, physics, statistics, or a related field
- Experience with advanced level SQL, including query optimization, complex joins, development of stored procedures, user-defined functions and working with Analytic Functions in the last 3 years
- Proficient in at least one data manipulation language such as Python, Scala, R, etc.
- Ability to develop ETL processes for batch and streaming data, with proficiency in tools and technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Pentaho Data Integration, SQL Server Integration Service
- Advanced knowledge of relational database architecture, including design of OLAP and OLTP databases
- Experience working with at least one Data Warehouse schemas – such as Star or Snowflake
- Ability to work with large datasets
- Working experience in an international environment with both military and civilian elements
- Understanding of the NATO organization and its functions
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cosmo DB
- Ability to work in cloud environments to develop scalable data pipelines
- Skills in Cloud infrastructure and technologies such as Google Cloud Compute, AWS, Azure Data Factory, distributed computing
- Working experience with geospatial data structures such as raster and vector-based data
- Ability to collect and document project requirements, and to translate the requirements to technical solutions, including working in an agile environment to implement complex database projects
DUTIES/ROLE:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of an enabling data science and AI capability at HQ SACT and for the NATO
- Contribute to ML/AI initiatives across HQ SACT and the NATO Enterprise with a particular focus on the data engineering side
- Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, proposes how to re-design infrastructure for greater scalability
- Develop, construct, test and maintain data pipelines and architectures such as databases and largescale processing systems, within the constraints of existing but evolving processes and technologies
- Transform data into formats that can be easily analyzed by developing, maintaining, and testing infrastructures for data generation
- Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modelling
- Provide subject matter expertise to (military and civilian) staff within HQ SACT or the NATO Enterprise and develop proofs of concept, as directed
- Work in tandem with data scientists and software engineers
- Select from existing data sources and prepare data to be used by data science models
- Improve data quality and efficiency
- Support evaluation of operational requirements and objectives
- Interpret trends and patterns and support building of algorithms and prototypes
- Support educational efforts and training development related to data, AI or digital literacy
- Remain up-to-date with new developments in data engineering and data architectures to bring innovative ideas into implementation
- Support building a data-driven culture that uses data and analytics to generate insights, improve decision making at all levels, inform strategy and policy decisions, and improve performance
- Perform additional tasks as required, related to the LABOR category
About BREVCO SERVICES:
We are a globally-oriented company providing services to International, Governmental and Defence organizations in the Aerospace and Defence industry. We are headquartered in Brussels – Belgium, London – United Kingdom and Tampa, Florida – United States. Our satellite offices throughout the European continent, enable us to have a global reach with a local touch, supporting our clients’ projects with security-cleared experts in various setups. We aspire to be a global leader in providing expertise and support to our clients from the Aerospace and Defence industry. Our mission is to connect the security professionals with the project where they are most needed. In this industry, excellence is then minimum standard.
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