Data Engineer (BLUESKY)

Data Engineer
Location: Tampa, FL
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required Join Geo Owl LLC
Geo Owl LLC is a trusted leader in providing intelligence and operational support to safeguard national security interests. We are seeking mission-driven and highly skilled Data Engineers at the Junior, Mid, and Senior levels to design, implement, and operate advanced data management systems that enable critical intelligence analysis. Your Mission
As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining the data infrastructure that underpins intelligence operations. You will ensure data is efficiently stored, accessed, integrated, and managed across systems, enabling analysts and decision-makers to derive actionable insights. What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize data storage, access, and integration strategies for complex intelligence systems.
• Work directly with data users to determine requirements, design optimal data architectures, and populate systems with actionable datasets.
• Plan and optimize data throughput, query performance, and full pipeline efficiency to meet analytical needs.
• Participate in selecting backend database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.), configure them, and ensure they support content, volume, ETL, and query performance requirements.
• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot data systems to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to integrate new datasets and implement system improvements.
• Document architectures, processes, and system changes to support operational continuity and compliance.

What You Bring
Education & Experience (must meet one of the following based on level):

• Senior Level: Master’s degree + 12 years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree + 17 years relevant experience.
• Mid Level: Bachelor’s degree + 8 years relevant experience.
• Junior Level: Bachelor’s degree + 3 years relevant experience OR 7 years relevant experience without a degree.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating data management systems for complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, ETL processes, data pipelines, and query optimization.
• Ability to collaborate across intelligence, operational, and technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation, reports, and briefings.
• Experience analyzing data requirements and translating them into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting intelligence or military operations.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) data systems.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and large-scale analytics pipelines.
• Training or mentoring experience in data engineering best practices.

Why Geo Owl?
Geo Owl is dedicated to mission success, innovation, and supporting the warfighter. We value integrity, teamwork, and professional growth for every member of our team.
Benefits include:

• Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+ of premium).
• 401k matching program.
• Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability.
• Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses.
• 120 hours of PTO per year + all federal holidays.
• Fully Paid Military Leave – receive your full Geo Owl salary while on duty.

Ready to Apply?
Join our growing team and make a lasting impact on national security operations.
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Benefits:

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Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+ of the premium).

401k matching.

Dental, Vision, and other supplemental insurance plans available.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.

Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses.

120 hours of PTO per year plus federal holidays.

Fully Paid Military Leave: *You make your full Geo Owl salary while you are on military duty*

Exiting the Military? Apply to our Military Transition Program for key insights into making the transition to civilian life from people who have been there before!

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About Us:

Our mission is to empower EVERYONE with geospatial technologies.

Geo Owl is a premier provider of geospatial intelligence services, delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and enterprises around the globe. Our comprehensive products and services include advanced geospatial analysis, imagery intelligence, remote sensing analysis, data science, and space-based custom intelligence solutions. At Geo Owl, we are dedicated to leveraging the latest analytic principles and technology to support and enhance the missions of our clients.

Our core values—innovation, integrity, and excellence—drive everything we do. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of geospatial intelligence to ensure our clients receive the most accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence possible. Integrity is at the heart of our operations; we uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability in our work. Striving for excellence is not just a goal but a standard; we consistently aim to exceed expectations in every project.

Geo Owl's culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and respect. We cultivate an environment where team members can grow both personally and professionally. Our team is composed of passionate, dedicated experts who are always ready to support each other. We value work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.

At Geo Owl, we invest in our employees' growth and development. We provide ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a platform to work on impactful projects that make a real difference. Our team enjoys a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose, knowing that their work contributes to national security and global stability. If you are looking for a dynamic, rewarding career in geospatial intelligence, Geo Owl is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of geospatial intelligence.

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Equal Opportunities

Geo Owl is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.

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