Data Architect
About the Role
GRVTY is seeking a Data Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance to join a top project in McLean, VA. The position is within a team supporting the customer with data engineering and operations, software engineering, security engineering, DevOps, application development, data science, and program management for data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management tasks. The role requires communication and collaboration across organizational boundaries, including other contractor teams, Customer staff, and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and data management
- Experience with multiple OS environments (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Experience with cloud environments, specifically AWS
- Proficiency in development environments such as AWS, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL
- Experience conducting data processing activities
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience building and executing ETL pipelines
- Experience integrating data flows with industry‑standard systems such as Niagara Falls
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and be a proactive problem solver
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of targeting workflows, tools, and environments
- Experience with Large Language Models and agentic workflows
- Experience with graphical databases such as Neo4j
- Experience working with a hard‑target mission area
Pay
Virginia Pay Range: $150,000 – $250,000 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Training and development opportunities
- Award programs
- Variety of company‑sponsored events
Why Choose GRVTY
GRVTY tackles the toughest national‑security challenges with vision and ingenuity. The company delivers mission‑critical technical expertise, partners with customers to overcome complex technology and defense challenges, and fosters an environment where employee well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance are prioritized.