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ECS · 1 day ago

Data Engineer/Data Architect

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. They are seeking a Data Engineer/Architect to design, build, and manage the infrastructure for a Common Digital Foundation (CDF), ensuring compliance and scalability while collaborating with developers and data scientists.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and implement a next-generation data architecture for the CDF to ensure long-term scalability

Create and manage robust and reliable data pipelines from diverse data sources (e.g., structured, semi-structured, and unstructured) aligning with data governance policies, security standards and industry best practice

Develop and implement data standards, procedures, and definitions for data governance as required aligning with higher headquarters policies when applicable

Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools

Ensure data curation processes maintain accuracy and integrity through a quality assurance process

Work closely with data analysts and data scientists to ensure data solutions are accessible and reliable

Design and implement effective data storage solutions using appropriate technologies (e.g., cloud, on-premise)

Contribute to the documentation of data architecture, data pipelines, data catalog, and ETL capabilities

Qualification

Data architectureData pipelinesSQLCloud platformsData governanceData visualizationETL frameworksProgramming languageCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10-15+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Active Secret Clearance

Proven experience in building and managing data pipelines, data storage, and associated infrastructure

Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) for data processing and automation

Experience in data visualization tools and techniques

Understanding of data warehousing solutions and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) frameworks

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services

Experience with data governance frameworks and tools, as well as data security

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues

Preferred

Active Top Secret security clearance

Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees