Data Architect - $227K

Senior-level Data Architect/SME supporting a customer mission focused on data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management. The role works across data engineering, software engineering, security, DevOps, application development, data science, and program management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support cloud‑based data infrastructure and data management solutions.
• Build and execute ETL/data processing pipelines.
• Work across AWS, Hadoop/HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL environments.
• Integrate data flows with industry‑standard systems, including Niagara Falls.
• Collaborate across contractor teams, customer personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Work independently and proactively solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Cloud infrastructure and data management experience, particularly AWS.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Proficiency with multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Data engineering and processing expertise.
• Python programming.
• Building and executing ETL pipelines.
• Big‑data technologies such as HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, and Presto.
• SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Data‑flow integration and mission‑oriented data systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of targeting workflows and mission environments.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic workflows.
• Experience with Neo4j/graph databases.
• Experience in a hard‑target mission area.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Immediate 401(k) vesting.
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules.
• $500 annual technology allowance.