Develop and maintain secure data pipelines and ETL workflows for mission-critical analytics on classified defense networks. This role bridges data engineering and national security, supporting Combatant Commands and Space Force operations with scalable, validated data infrastructure.
Mission
Agile Defense supports U.S. military operations across multiple Combatant Commands (SOUTHCOM, CENTCOM via Tampa), Space Force missions (Peterson SFB, Scott AFB), NSA/cyber operations (Ft. Meade), and DoD intelligence platforms. Positions are distributed globally including Stuttgart, Germany and across CONUS military installations.
About this role
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: MSS Developer
Location: On-Site, Various Locations (see below)
Peterson Space Force Base, CO
Stuttgart, Germany: Patch Barracks, Kelley Barracks
Falls Church, VA
Arlington, VA Pentagon
Ft. Meade, MD
Tampa, FL: MacDill AFB
Doral (Miami), FL: SOUTHCOM HQ
O'Fallon (St. Louis), IL: Scott AFB
Omaha, NE: Offutt AFB
Colorado Springs, CO: Peterson SFB
Honolulu, HI: Camp H.M. Smith
Clearance Level:This position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to possess, at minimum, an active Secret security clearance. Roles under this requisition may require higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, which candidates must be able to obtain and maintain based on project assignment.
Job Description
Supports the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets. Works with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of relevant data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform experience.
- Experience with Python and SQL familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies
- Experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations
- Understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development
- Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Active US government security clearance
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform
- Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with DoD data environments and classified networks
- Prior Combatant Command support
- Solid Python and SQL skills with familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript
Working Conditions
Must be able to work onsite in a SCIF
Required skills
- Python
- SQL
- ETL/ELT pipeline development
- Spark or PySpark
- Databricks
- Data modeling
- Data validation and quality practices
- Version control (Git)
- Agile development
- Data transformation