Data Architect

Engg; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Training and development

Awards

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY in McLean, VA seeks a Data Architect with TS/SCI + Poly to join a cross-functional team supporting data engineering, software and security engineering.

You will collaborate with customer staff and contractor teams to build robust data pipelines, manage data acquisition and exploitation, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and data management
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and MacOS environments
• Experience with AWS, Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, Presto), SQL and NoSQL
• Experience conducting data processing activities
• Experience with Python
• Experience building ETL pipelines
• Experience integrating data flows with Niagara Falls
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across audiences

Responsibilities

• Support data engineering, software engineering, security engineering, DevOps engineering, application development, data science, and program management tasks
• Collaborate across contractor teams, Customer staff, and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain data architectures and data pipelines in support of acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management tasks

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly clearance

Python

ETL pipelines

AWS

HDFS

Cloudera

Spark

SQL

NoSQL

Niagara Falls

Data processing

Communication

Independent problem solver

Tools

AWS

HDFS

Cloudera

Spark

Presto

SQL

NoSQL

Neo4j

Niagara Falls

Job description

What You’ll Be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Data Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in McLean, VA. This position is within a team supporting the customer with data engineering and operations, software engineering, security engineering, DevOps engineering, application development, data science, and program management in support of data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management tasks. You will communicate and collaborate across organizational boundaries, to include other contractor teams, Customer staff and external stakeholders.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and data management.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple OS environments including Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud environments, including AWS.
• Demonstrated experience with development environments including AWS, Hadoop distributed file system (HDFS), Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL.
• Demonstrated experience conducting data processing activities.
• Experience working with Python
• Demonstrated experience building executing ETL pipelines
• Demonstrated experience with integrating data flows with industry standard systems such as Niagra Falls
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and be a proactive problem solver
• Experience providing clear and concise communications for both technical and non-technical audiences

What Would Be Nice to Have

Knowledge of targeting workflows, tools and environments Experience with Large Language Models and agentic workflows. Experience with graphical databases such as Neo4J Experience working with a hard target mission area.

Pay Range

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. Virginia Pay Range $150,000 - $250,000

Virginia Pay Range

Virginia Pay Range $150,000 - $250,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We are purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives. At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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