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Data Engineer - Colorado Springs

Agile Defense, Inc.

Colorado Springs, COJob$135–165K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–165K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Data Engineer supports the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets. The role processes structured and unstructured data with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders using platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, and Maven Smart Systems. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and onsite work in a SCIF at Peterson Space Force Base.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonSQLData ValidationData ModelingData QualitySparkPySparkDatabricksETL/ELT PipelinesData TransformationsVersion ControlTestingAgile DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationPalantir FoundryMaven Smart SystemsWar Data PlatformDockerCI/CDMLflowAPIsTerraformAWSAzureDoD Data EnvironmentsClassified NetworksCombatant Command SupportJavaScript/TypeScript

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Technical Field or Equivalent3+ Years Relevant ExperienceActive US Government Security ClearanceUS Citizenship

Full job description

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: Data Engineer Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO 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 $135,000 - $165,000 a year Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. - Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. - Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. - Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. - Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a cu ture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. - Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. - Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply for this job At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.Agile Defense, Inc. does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/1ED935B7F61C4CB6.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,768 open Data Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–165K/yr
  • Colorado median$130–197K/yr124 salary ranges
  • US median$125–208K/yr4,399 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is 7% below the Colorado median midpoint ($162K) — in the middle half of Data Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 146 open Data Engineer jobs in Colorado and 5,768 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Data Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (5,000 postings).
Education
2,687 of the 5,768 open Data Engineer jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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