N3001 -Data Architect - Mclean VA (23-39311)

Janus Soft Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus Soft Inc. seeks an elite Data Architect to drive mission-critical data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management initiatives.

You will architect, engineer, and optimize robust data systems alongside a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Customer staff and external stakeholders to deliver scalable data architectures that support national security missions. The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly, expertise in AWS and the big data stack (HDFS, Hadoop, Spark,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance is mandatory.
• Experience architecting cloud infra and managing enterprise data in AWS.
• Hands-on with AWS, HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL and NoSQL.
• Proven ETL design, development, and data integration across systems.
• Strong Python for data processing and pipelines.
• Cross-platform experience across Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
• Strong verbal and written communication for technical/non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mission-critical data architectures.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and security experts.
• Engineer scalable data systems serving national security missions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Cloud AWS

Big data stack

ETL pipelines

Python

Linux/Windows/MacOS

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description Janus Soft is seeking an elite Data Architect to drive mission-critical data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management initiatives. In this role, you will architect, engineer, and optimize robust data systems alongside a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, software developers, security experts, and data scientists. You will serve as a vital technical leader across organizational boundaries, collaborating directly with Customer staff, contractor teams, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable data architectures that directly impact national security missions.

Mandatory Skills

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Proven experience architecting cloud infrastructure and managing enterprise data in AWS environments.
• Development & Big Data Stack: Hands-on expertise in AWS, Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL technologies.
• Data Engineering & ETL: Demonstrated experience building, executing, and scaling ETL pipelines, as well as integrating data flows with industry-standard systems (e.g., Niagra Falls).
• Programming: Advanced proficiency with Python for data processing and pipeline development.
• OS Environments: Cross-platform experience across Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
• Professional Attributes: Proactive, independent problem-solver capable of thriving in fast-paced environments with strong verbal and written communication skills tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with targeting workflows, tools, and mission environments.
• Practical exposure to modern AI solutions, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic workflows.
• Familiarity with graph database platforms such as Neo4J.
• Operational background supporting hard target mission areas.