Big Data Engineer

Working in our Cyber and Intelligence business, you will help deliver technology at scale for customers with complex and sensitive data requirements. Develop and maintain automation scripts for data processing and workflows. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across big data systems, pipelines and integrations. Apply strong Linux internals knowledge to improve reliability and system performance. Manage, optimise and support data pipelines using NiFi, Airflow or similar orchestration tools. Design secure, scalable systems with a strong focus on GDPR and privacy compliance. Support hybrid cloud environments, including on‑premise and AWS resources. Support data science and AI workloads using tools such as Jupyter, Spacy, Transformers and NLTK. Work with big data platforms such as Hive, Impala and Elasticsearch. Implement and maintain BI and visualisation tools including Tableau, Kibana and PowerBI. Essential Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex technical issues. Hands‑on experience with integration testing. In‑depth Linux internals knowledge. Understanding of TCP/IP and OSI networking models. Experience with NiFi, Airflow or similar orchestration tools. Experience designing scalable big data systems with a strong security and compliance focus. Hybrid cloud experience, particularly with AWS. Familiarity with data science, machine learning and AI tools. Experience with big data platforms such as Hive, Impala and Elasticsearch. Proficiency with Tableau, Kibana or PowerBI. Strong communication and collaboration skills. AWS or other cloud certifications. Experience with additional orchestration tools. Experience with Cloudera, Hadoop, CDSW or CML. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to meet the nationality and residency requirements for the highest level of UK Government security clearance. You must also be able to gain and maintain this clearance. For questions, you can contact our recruitment team at: [email protected] Shape your journey with diverse roles, professional development, mentoring and support for your long‑term growth and wellbeing. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Possibly - Contact us for more information at [email protected] Not right now - Explore other opportunities with us. We're growing across the UK. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.