Senior Data Engineer / Architect
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Job Title: Senior Data Engineer / Architect
Location: Washington DC (Remote work possible with approval)
Clearance/Compliance: FISMA Compliance Required
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer/Architect to lead the design strategy and governance of enterprise-level database systems and integration frameworks. This role requires deep technical expertise in both on-premises and cloud-based architectures a strong understanding of data security and compliance frameworks (especially FISMA) and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of aligning technical solutions with business objectives and compliance mandates.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture and Strategy:-
- Design enterprise-grade database architectures and evaluate modern technology solutions
- Create scalable data integration strategies and enforce data quality standards
- Facilitate technical discussions and lead database architecture reviews across teams
- Plan and lead initiatives related to database consolidation optimization and cloud migration
- Develop strategies and roadmaps to implement data governance programs including metadata management data lineage data stewardship and data quality frameworks
Security and Compliance Leadership:-
- Design secure FISMA-compliant database frameworks for enterprise systems
- Architect data privacy and protection strategies across multiple platforms
- Support compliance efforts including audit preparation risk assessments and documentation
- Lead initiatives related to continuous monitoring risk management and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Technical Expertise:-
- Provide expert technical guidance on database design implementation and data integration
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Present architectural recommendations and strategic insights to executive leadership
- Establish and maintain technical standards governance processes and best practices for database environments
Qualifications:
- 8 years of progressive experience in database architecture and data engineering roles
- Proven leadership in enterprise-scale database transformation projects including technology evaluation vendor selection and cloud migration
- Experience designing and implementing data integration strategies across multiple business units and data sources
- Strong knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid database environments including data lakes data warehouses and analytics platforms
- Hands-on experience with both on-premises and cloud database platforms (e.g. AWS RDS EC2 Redshift SQL Server PostgreSQL)
- Demonstrated success establishing technical standards and governance frameworks across organizations
- Deep understanding of database security frameworks especially in highly regulated industries (healthcare finance government)
- Expertise in FISMA compliance including ATO continuous monitoring and federal security documentation
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA) and experience leading compliant data governance programs
Employment Type
Full-time
