Kafka Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Actively hiring Posted this week
Ford Island, HI Posted 3 days ago $77,600–$176,000 / year
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As a Kafka Data Engineer at our company, you will join a dynamic and innovative team responsible for managing and scaling data infrastructure in AWS using Kubernetes. Your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying Kafka clusters with Schema Registry and Security Manager to ensure secure and efficient data processing. You will work closely with developers and data consumers to guide them through the complexities of stream processing pipelines and analytics, ensuring high availability and low latency for critical applications. Essential skills include experience with Kafka in containerized environments, observability platforms like Elastic or Datadog, and scripting languages such as Bash or Python. Additionally, familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is highly desirable. This role requires a Secret clearance and offers the opportunity to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Kafka Kubernetes AWS Bash Python Terraform Ansible Elastic Datadog Apache NiFi PostgreSQL CI/CD DoD STIG DoD SRG Secret Clearance Security+ CCNA Security GSEC Certification

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy Kafka clusters in Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Develop and maintain Kafka Schema Registry and Kafka Security Manager configurations.
  • Create data partitioning strategies to optimize performance and scalability.
  • Configure monitoring for Kafka pipelines using observability platforms like Elastic or Datadog.
  • Mentor team members on Kafka cluster management and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Kafka and deploying/upgrading Kafka clusters in Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Expertise in using Kafka Schema Registry and Kafka Security Manager for schema evolution and security management.
  • Knowledge of stream processing pipelines, analytics, and observability platforms like Elastic or Datadog.
  • Secret clearance required.
  • HS diploma or GED.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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