Data Architect

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-orientedData Architect to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The Data Architect will leverage strong technical background and architectural expertise to collaborate with the Sponsor, data layer engineering teams, and departmental stakeholders. In this role, you will architect, design, and lead the development of data layer solutions that effectively balance mission, technical, and security requirements across an innovative Big Data environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with technical teams, fellow architects, analytic stakeholders, and Sponsor management to architect, design, and lead the development and deployment of data layer solutions.
• Ensuring the data layer solution is continuously optimized and able to fully satisfy analytic mission requirements as rapidly and efficiently as possible.
• Developing and documenting architectural guidance, interface designs, data flows, and system interfaces for data layer engineering teams.
• Assessing the feasibility of software systems designs and plans, assuring alignment with established mission requirements and security mandates.
• Overseeing the design and development of custom solutions, as well as the evaluation, selection, and implementation of COTS solutions.
• Designing, programming, and modifying software systems and tools, while monitoring emerging technologies to present technical recommendations to senior management and technical teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• Significant experience leading increasingly complex data architecture projects in enterprise mission environments.
• Significant hands-on experience with core enterprise technologies: Oracle, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, SQL, Java, and Linux.
• Strong experience with the full data lifecycle, from ingest through display, in Big Data environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on data parsing and software development experience with required technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex issues across data, security, engineering, and architecture while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Sponsor’s environment.
• Familiarity with multiple data management, content management, and knowledge management solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing custom data processing tools and Big Data pipelines within complex mission environments.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to use hands to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The projected compensation range for this position is $179,300.00-$318,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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