Data Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Data Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Maryland are open across Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville and other Maryland metros, with employers like Johns Hopkins University, Axle, and GEICO hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Title:
Data Engineer
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team. The Data Engineer utilizes diverse data-focused skills, experience, deep technical and analytical problem-solving, and team-centered solutions for complex problems to satisfy priority information-enabling operations that involve big data, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. This position requires solid attributes for problem-solving, data analysis, troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and experimentation, often under time-sensitive decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide data engineering expertise to design and deliver data services for complete mission systems (infrastructure/platform/applications/process) solutions
- Identify best practices for data services monitoring and management
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, program managers, and analysts to understand capabilities of IC programs
- Research emerging big data and data services technologies to support cloud apps and maintain cloud services
- Establish standard policy and compliance metrics by which data management will be monitored, corrective responses issued, and reported
- Uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract insights from structured and unstructured data
- Review performance and cybersecurity monitoring framework
- Deliver information papers proposing emergent big data technology and best practices
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least six (6) years of experience specific to technical and programmatic integration or a related field
- Experience with data services and big data
- Experience in software engineering, design architecture, analyzing computer hardware and software solutions
- Understanding of best practices regarding data management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (STEM)
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with intelligence analysis and intelligence products
- Cloud certification (Azure or AWS)
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field
Clearance: TS/SCI
Basic Compensation:
$108,900 - $163,400
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Infrastructure Engineer Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University23

- Axle15

- GEICO10

- The Johns Hopkins University9

- National Institutes of Health7

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software47
- Education42
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Healthcare & Medical Services18
- Science & Research13
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data infrastructure engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one of Python, Scala, or Java for pipeline development
- Hands-on experience with distributed processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Apache Flink
- Experience designing and operating data pipeline orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or Prefect
- Familiarity with cloud data warehouses and storage systems on AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Understanding of streaming architectures and event-driven systems, including Apache Kafka or similar
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Data Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How many data infrastructure engineer jobs are there in Maryland?
There are 210+ data infrastructure engineer openings in Maryland on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville. New positions post regularly as employers across Maryland hire.
How much do data infrastructure engineers make in Maryland?
Data infrastructure engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $132,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,090 for the lowest 10% to over $205,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Maryland cities have the most data infrastructure engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville have the most data infrastructure engineer openings in Maryland right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire data infrastructure engineers in Maryland?
Employers hiring data infrastructure engineers in Maryland include Johns Hopkins University, Axle, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote data infrastructure engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes. About 33% of data infrastructure engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Maryland metros.
How do I apply for data infrastructure engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can apply to data infrastructure engineer jobs in Maryland directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Maryland location, then apply to each one that fits.
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