Data Platform Engineer

Nou Systems Inc•Huntsville, AL

1d•$155,000 - $205,000

About The Position

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is hiring a Data Platforms Integrator (Engineer 4 / Analyst 4) to support the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Environment (NGE) program. In a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity, the role serves as a trusted technical advisor to the Government Chief Technology Officer and NGE leadership, providing technical oversight and integration guidance for the NGE Data Design Area and its secure, resilient hybrid multi-cloud environment. The position evaluates applications, databases, and data platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments for alignment with the Department of Defense Zero Trust Strategy. Its work includes data discovery, classification, protection, and access governance so mission-critical information remains secure and accessible to authorized users. The role also advises on data platform architecture, modernization, interoperability, security, and enterprise governance. nou Systems describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company working in areas including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control. It offers advancement and career-development opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package; benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 12 years of engineering or IT architectural experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 20 years of relevant experience.
At least 6 years of experience analyzing, architecting, and integrating complex enterprise databases, including RDBMS, NoSQL platforms, storage solutions, and data pipelines.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Zero Trust data protection solutions, including automated data classification, data rights management, dynamic access governance, and encryption.
Hands-on experience architecting and securing enterprise data storage and analytics services across both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Experience designing, accrediting, and operating data platforms in classified DoD environments.
Active Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Meet DoD 8140/8570 requirements for an IAM Level III or IASAE Level II/III position.
Active (ISC)² CISSP certification.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or AWS Certified Database – Specialty certification.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) certification.
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator (SC-400) certification.
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification.
Experience implementing DISA Thunderdome Zero Trust capabilities and applying the DoD Data Strategy, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture, and NIST SP 800-207.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and DataOps automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or related data management frameworks.
Experience designing and implementing data-at-rest encryption aligned with CSfC Capability Packages, JSIG PL-3/PL-4, and DISA Database Security STIGs.
Experience integrating enterprise data governance, classification, and access control solutions across hybrid cloud and classified environments.
Prior experience in a SETA, A&AS, or direct engineering advisory role supporting Government Program Managers, Directors, or Chief Technology Officers.
Degrees in Computer Science, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical authority on Architecture Review Boards, evaluating database architectures, data storage solutions, and data pipelines against NGE requirements and DoD Zero Trust mandates.
Assess mission applications, relational databases, NoSQL environments, and object storage repositories to identify modernization opportunities and Zero Trust integration gaps.
Provide architectural oversight for enterprise data discovery, automated cataloging, classification, labeling, and tagging across hybrid multi-cloud environments.
Design and validate data protection solutions, including data-at-rest encryption, automated Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data rights management, and dynamic data masking.
Ensure data platform architectures align with DISA Thunderdome Zero Trust capabilities, including SASE, CASB, and enterprise DLP policies.
Develop and evaluate fine-grained Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solutions using ICAM attributes and contextual risk assessments.
Oversee integration of Policy Enforcement Points and Policy Decision Points for dynamic authorization and secure data access.
Provide technical guidance for data virtualization, database security, and access governance across AWS, Azure, and on-premises VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
Ensure compliance with DoD Data-at-Rest requirements, KMS integration standards, HSM requirements, and applicable JSIG and NIST SP 800-207 guidelines.
Evaluate data platform modernization strategies and integration approaches to improve interoperability, security, and enterprise data governance.
Lead technical exchange meetings with integration contractors, database vendors, and security technology providers to evaluate solutions and resolve cross-platform integration challenges.
Translate Government leadership requirements into actionable engineering solutions aligned with NGE architecture and DoD cybersecurity standards.