Data Engineer/Architect

Accenture Federal Services•Columbia, MD

3h•$103,200 - $196,400•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Engineer/Architect to join their team and support their client in Columbia, MD. This role involves deploying and managing data platforms, integrating diverse data sources, administering databases and search functionalities, ensuring security and compliance, monitoring operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The company emphasizes a collaborative and caring community where employees are empowered to grow and thrive, driving positive change for federal agencies.

Requirements

3 years’ experience in DevOps, data engineering, or platform engineering roles
Prior experience with data catalog platforms (e.g.: Open Metadata, Collibra, Alation, etc.)
Experience with data governance or metadata management initiatives
Knowledge of data warehouse and lake architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms or Kubernetes (CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
Experience with Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar data pipeline tools
Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and a willingness to sit for a polygraph

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate design solutions with development/engineering team and customer

Responsibilities

Deploy and configure Open Metadata using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts
Manage infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or on-premises environments
Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and system scalability
Configure and maintain connectors for diverse data sources including databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and pipeline orchestrators (Airflow, dbt)
Develop custom connectors and integrations using Python
Implement and monitor metadata ingestion workflows
Troubleshoot connectivity and data lineage issues
Administer MySQL/PostgreSQL metadata store including backup, recovery, and performance tuning
Manage Elasticsearch for search functionality and optimize query performance
Monitor database health and implement scaling strategies
Configure authentication mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, LDAP/Active Directory)
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and data access policies
Ensure encryption at rest and in transit
Maintain compliance with data governance standards and regulations
Set up monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools
Track system performance, ingestion metrics, and data quality indicators
Respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis
Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks
Partner with data stewards, engineers, and analysts to understand metadata requirements
Train users on data catalog features and best practices
Support data governance initiatives and policy implementation
Participate in change management and platform upgrades