Lead Data Engineer
Cynet Systems
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Reston, VA · Posted November 1, 2026
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Where Reston, VA ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for operations pay after cost of living$177k · of 41
- #1Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Mid-Atlantic93 / 100 · of 37
- #1Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Southeast93 / 100 · of 33
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast75 / 100 · of 33
- #3Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Southeast17% · of 87
- #3Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Mid-Atlantic77 / 100 · of 37
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 34 open lead data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $143,000 to $166,000 and the median is $155,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).
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About the job
...Lead Data EngineerThe Lead Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing scalable data integration frameworks and data platforms. This role involves leading engineering teams, implementing data solutions, and ensuring optimal performance, reliability...