Job description
Tactibit Technologies provides innovative information technology, cybersecurity, and cloud support services to the Federal Government. We support some of the nation's most critical and demanding projects including satellite operations, critical infrastructure, and search and rescue. We are a diverse team of hands-on professionals dedicated to solving problems and developing innovative solutions in support of our customers' critical missions. Our success is dependent on our inclusive, collaborative environment with a shared commitment to excellence in everything we do.
About the Data Technician position
We are looking for a talented Data Technician to join our team remotely. You will support mission-critical systems that receive, process, disseminate, and store petabytes of environmental and scientific data collected from Earth orbiting satellites daily. You will collect, review, and input data into a computer processing system and review/audit output data. You should have a deep understanding of enterprise and/or scientific data sets and experience managing large-scale data.
Data Technician responsibilities are:
Research, design, deploy, and document new data management tools and techniques
Manage large-scale data sets from modern ground systems and applications
Support data management processing including data migration, backup, and recovery
Provide reporting metrics to management and customers
Assist with troubleshooting issues
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure sound data management practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Data Technician requirements are:
8+ years of enterprise data management experience
Experience with GIS data
Strong understanding of data management processes and technologies
Experience using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Java, PowerShell, Ruby, etc.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
Must be able to pass a full background investigation and obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility
Desired Qualifications are:
Experience working with AWS services or AWS cloud certification(s) are a plus
Experience in high-performance computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence applications and frameworks in a cloud environment
Familiarity with environmental or scientific data processing
Familiarity with modern agile software development principles, practices, methods, and tools
Experience with version control systems (preferably Git) and issue tracking software (preferably Jira)
BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required
Industry certifications such as AWS certifications
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.