Log Data Engineer (contract position)

Location: Hybrid – Onsite Mondays & Tuesdays in Owings Mills, MD

We’re seeking a Log Data Engineer with strong experience in both infrastructure and data engineering (DataOps). This role requires autonomy, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to manage priorities with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines (Java, JavaScript, Python) on Unix-based systems
• Build fault-tolerant solutions for log data ingestion, processing, and storage
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible or other scripting tools
• Support platform upgrades, incident resolution, and user coordination
• Create documentation and training materials
• Enable batch and real-time analytics using modern data tools and cloud services
• Participate in on-call rotations to maintain system reliability

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years in data engineering, with expertise in AWS (S3, Firehose, ECS, EKS, EC2, Lambda)
• Strong in CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, GitLab), and data orchestration platforms
• Proficient in Linux environments, log ingestion, and infrastructure monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Skilled in writing and managing data pipelines, data models, and large-scale data processing
• Experience supporting technical users and conducting requirements analysis
• Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident & Problem Management)
• Strong understanding of security, performance, and disaster recovery best practices

BGSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.