JIOCK Chief Data Engineer (Engineer Systems Architect 6)- 25704
Date: Oct 3, 2025
Location: Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, KOR, Humphreys, Korea, Republic of
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25704
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $188,370.00 - $275,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Summary
Join HII-Mission Technologies as a Chief Data Engineer, supporting the United States Forces Korea (USFK), Assistant Chief of Staff, J2 (ACofS, J2) JIOC-K! You'll play a key role in providing critical and timely intelligence to the Commander, USFK, Combined Forces Command, and their associated staffs and commanders.
The JIOC-K's mission focuses on identifying enemy threats, overseeing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, and dissecting enemy actions to anticipate their likely strategies. This analytical work is essential for enhancing Defense Intelligence, ensuring that accurate, timely, and comprehensive all-source intelligence reaches the Commander and other users. You'll also contribute to transforming theater intelligence operations, leveraging global intelligence capabilities to protect U.S. personnel and interests in the Korea Theater of Operations (KTO). Come grow with us!
What you will do
Architecture & Strategy:
- Define overall data architecture and engineering roadmap
- Evaluate and select technologies (data lakes, warehouses, orchestration tools, ML platforms)
- Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and secure
Building & Scaling Systems:
- Lead design and development of enterprise data pipelines (batch + real-time)
- Optimize performance, storage, and compute resources
- Implement data quality, lineage, and governance frameworks
Leadership & Mentorship:
- Act as technical mentor to senior and mid-level engineers
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and observability
- Sometimes function as technical lead on major programs
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business leaders to enable advanced analytics & ML
- Work with security and compliance organization
Innovation & Future-Proofing:
- Research emerging tools (lakehouse, streaming, AI-driven data management)
- Pilot and implement next-gen data architectures
- Additional duties as assigned or required
What we are looking for
- 20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience
- Prior leadership in architecting large-scale data platforms
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Scala)
- Strong background in distributed data systems (Spark, Hadoop, Flink, Kafka, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks)
- Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data warehousing
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data lake/lakehouse architectures
- Knowledge of data governance, security, compliance (especially relevant in DC for government/defense)
- Strong communication and leadership skills- mentoring engineers and working with stakeholders
- Strategic thinking- ability to balance scalability, cost efficiency, and performance
- Able to surge support during 2 exercises per year
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, with the continued ability to obtain a Poly
Bonus points for...
- Masters with 20 years of experience
- Recent applicable experience within the last 2 years
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related fields
- Ability to design enterprise-scale data ecosystems (batch + streaming)
- Experience with microservices and API-based data integration
- Prior USFK and/or Korea experience
- Familiarity with the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.