Data Engineer SME

Dark Wolfconstructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. Were proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your missions biggest challenges.

Dark Wolf is seeking aData Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) to architect lead and execute enterprise-wide data platform initiatives. As the principal technical authority you will set the enterprise data architecture strategy design high-assurance data topologies for classified enclaves govern data mesh architectures and advise government stakeholders on mission-critical data strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the end-to-end implementation of enterprise-scale high-assurance data platforms and data mesh topologies.
• Serve as the principal technical authority on distributed data systems lakehouse architectures and real-time analytical capabilities.
• Mandate enterprise-wide data security standards data-at-rest/in-transit encryption protocols and zero-trust data governance.
• Set the strategic roadmap for multi-cloud hybrid and air-gapped data deployment methodologies.
• Interface directly with agency leadership and customer executive stakeholders to align data capabilities with mission objectives.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related technical field (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience: 15 years of data engineering experience.

SME Technical Competencies:

• Data Processing Frameworks: Enterprise architecture framework evaluation and platform strategy across processing systems.
• Database Systems: Architecting petabyte-scale lakehouse infrastructure distributed storage optimization and cross-region replication.
• Data Modeling: Strategic enterprise data domain modeling enterprise ontology design and schema evolution governance.
• Programming & Scripting: Multi-language mastery (Python Scala C Go) for low-level platform extension and memory-level engine optimization.
• Containerization: Enterprise multi-cluster Kubernetes strategy zero-trust container architecture and data infrastructure scheduling.
• Agile Frameworks: Strategic Agile transformation scaled program delivery (SAFe) and technical governance.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Hybrid multi-cloud and air-gapped enterprise data strategy and infrastructure execution.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Enterprise DevSecOps authority security compliance posture and risk mitigation strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA).
• Deep understanding of high-assurance systems zero-trust data governance and national security data integration challenges.

Position Clearance Requirement:

US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

Location: Chantilly/Herndon VA.

Target Salary Range: $185000.00 $240000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity confirm US Citizenship and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies C2C or 1099 independent contractors for this role.