Subject Matter Expert (SME) Data Engineer

Synertex LLC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data systems that support analytics and AI-driven mission requirements for government and intelligence initiatives. The role is based onsite in Bethesda, MD, focusing on scalable cloud-based data architectures, data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines to sustain secure, high-performance data environments. The Data Engineering SME will drive AI-ready data workflows and ensure security and operational readiness across complex data platforms.

The responsibilities center on designing and deploying data warehouses, data lakes, and end-to-end data pipelines, building cloud-native architectures, and enabling data integration efforts to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives while upholding strict security standards.

Location

Bethesda, MD (onsite)

Experience

Minimum experience: 2 years

Education

PhD

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data warehouses, data lakes, and enterprise data pipelines.
• Develop cloud-based data architectures and support data integration efforts.
• Create preprocessed datasets supporting AI and machine learning initiatives.
• Ensure enterprise data systems meet security and operational requirements.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required, including additional security screenings
• Entry Level: HS/GED + 6 years experience
• Entry Level: Associate's + 4 years experience
• Entry Level: Bachelor's + 2 years experience
• Entry Level: Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate)
• Journeyman Level: HS/GED + 8 years experience
• Journeyman Level: Associate's + 6 years experience
• Journeyman Level: Bachelor's + 4 years experience
• Journeyman Level: Master's + 2 years experience
• Senior Level: HS/GED + 10 years experience
• Senior Level: Associate's + 8 years experience
• Senior Level: Bachelor's + 6 years experience
• Senior Level: Master's + 4 years experience
• Senior Level: PhD + 2 years experience
• Expert / Master Level: HS/GED + 12 years experience
• Expert / Master Level: Associate's + 10 years experience
• Expert / Master Level: Bachelor's + 8 years experience
• Expert / Master Level: Master's + 6 years experience
• Expert / Master Level: PhD + 4 years experience