Data Architect

Avalore • Chantilly, VA

17d

About The Position

The Data Architect supports requirements for new system capabilities and enhancements for multiple applications in customers’ cloud computing environments. The role involves cloud infrastructure and data management, data processing, and building and executing ETL pipelines. The position also requires integrating data flows with industry-standard systems such as Niagra Falls, working across multiple operating systems and development environments, and communicating clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. Occasional travel of up to 10% is required.

The work environment may include moderate office noise and occasional loud noise, such as in an airfield or around large equipment. The employee may need to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods and is required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Active security clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and data management.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, and MacOS environments.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud environments, including AWS.
• Demonstrated experience with development environments and technologies including AWS, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL.
• Demonstrated experience conducting data processing activities.
• Experience working with Python.
• Demonstrated experience building and executing ETL pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience integrating data flows with industry-standard systems such as Niagra Falls.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and be a proactive problem solver.
• Experience providing clear and concise communications for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of targeting workflows, tools, and environments.
• Experience with Large Language Models and agentic workflows.
• Experience with graphical databases such as Neo4J.
• Experience working in a hard target mission area.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements for new system capabilities and enhancements for multiple applications in customers’ cloud computing environments.
• Conduct data processing activities.
• Build and execute ETL pipelines.
• Integrate data flows with industry-standard systems such as Niagra Falls.
• Provide clear and concise communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Travel occasionally, up to 10%.

Benefits

• Employer contributions to health care plan (medical, dental, and vision); eligibility requirements apply.
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program.
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed