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This person will prepare, maintain, and execute the Enterprise Data Engineering and Operations Plan (EDEOP), which governs all aspects of the WDP data lifecycle. This person will coordinate the activities of the data engineering, data operations, data tooling, and data governance teams to ensure a cohesive and effective data strategy. This person will establish data engineering standards and best practices, lead technical reviews of data solutions, and ensure integration of data components across the platform. This person will analyze data platform performance and recommend improvements, manage technical risks related to data engineering, and collaborate with program management to align data solutions with program objectives. This person will mentor junior data engineers, foster knowledge sharing across data disciplines, and stay current with emerging data technologies and methodologies. This person will develop strategic roadmaps for data platform evolution, establish metrics to measure data engineering effectiveness, and represent the data engineering function in cross-functional leadership forums.\nRequirements\nSECRET Security Clearance Required\nCloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)\nSecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, CISSP (for Senior roles)\nWe are actively seeking multiple levels:\nJunior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree\nJourneyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree\n Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree\nGood communication skills, self-starter mindset.\nProfessional proficiency in English is required.\nDemonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.\nWork Environment:\nModerate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). \nAbility to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. \nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. \nEmployee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. \nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \nTravel:\nUp to 10%/ Occasional travel. \nAvalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to .\nAvalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. 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