Senior Data Engineer and Architect (DoD Secret Clearance)

themarlinalliance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marlin Alliance is seeking a forward-thinking Data Engineer/Data Architect in San Diego, CA to provide client support to our Navy client. This on-site role requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Incorporated in 2002, we are a digital transformation company delivering governed, machine-consumable data and cutting-edge analytics. The selected candidate will define scalable architecture, build pipelines, and collaborate with data teams to enable secure, compliant data solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data engineering and data architecture.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• Active DoD security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
• On-site role in San Diego, CA to support Navy client.
• Experience with governance, security, cloud data services and ETL.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a next-gen data architecture for scalability.
• Create and manage robust data pipelines from diverse sources.
• Develop data standards and governance aligned with policy.
• Evaluate technologies and tools; ensure data quality and integrity.
• Collaborate with analysts/scientists to ensure accessible data solutions.
• Design data storage solutions (cloud and on-premise).
• Document data architecture, pipelines, catalog, and ETL capabilities.

Skills

SQL

Programming languages

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Data warehousing

ETL

Data governance

Data security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Marlin Alliance is seeking a forward-thinking Data Engineer/Data Architect in San Diego, CA to provide client support to our Navy client. This on-site role requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Incorporated in 2002, we are a digital transformation company delivering governed, machine-consumable data and cutting-edge analytics. The selected candidate will define scalable architecture, build pipelines, and collaborate with data teams to enable secure, compliant data solutions.