Data Architecture Engineer Python, SQL

Peraton is seeking to hire an experienced Data Architecture Engineer.

Location: Remote; ability to come on-site when and as needed.

USTRANSCOM is seeking a forward-thinking Data Architecture Engineer to help develop a robust data infrastructure that supports global military logistics and strategic decision-making. As part of the JDPAC team youll play a pivotal role in transforming fragmented data into actionable intelligence that powers the Joint Force.

This is more than a technical roleits an opportunity to shape national defense operations through data innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop validate and update data schemas and ontologies to support the DPMO platforms transition into the Advana environment.
• Optimize data flows from multiple sources into a distributed storage framework using efficient scalable processing techniques.
• Implement scalable solutions capable of handling large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Conduct validation testing to ensure data completeness accuracy and proper transformation based on business rules.
• Confirm that integrated data meets business usability standards.
• Establish and maintain data health checks alerts and automated tests to ensure ongoing accuracy and consistency.
• Support senior data engineers in post-integration efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.

As the ideal candidate you will have:

• A strong background in database architecture data modeling and distributed systems.
• Experience with data validation transformation and integration across secure environments.
• Familiarity with defense data platforms and cloud-based analytics environments (e.g. Advana).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree; or 3 years of relevant experience with MS/MA.
• Experience with development and implementation of enterprise-level data pipelines.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Demonstrated creative thinker with a mission-minded focus.
• Must possess a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to persist in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (interim clearance required to commence task work).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with Advana and/or DataBricks.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.