SME - Data Services / System Architect with Security Clearance

DCCA; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid & unpaid leave

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is an IT partner delivering solutions to government and commercial clients from Maryland. We seek a System Architect with TS/SCI eligibility to lead data services and enterprise architecture initiatives. The role emphasizes cloud platforms, data warehousing, security, and cross-team collaboration.

Candidate will design enterprise-wide IT solutions, guide data management, and translate business needs into scalable architectures while upholding our inclusive, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Education varies by level with progressive years of experience.
• Senior roles require strong architecture and data competency.
• Experience across cloud, data warehousing and security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage backup/restore procedures and reporting.
• Collaborate with Service Level Management on data needs.
• Estimate storage resources and IT budget inputs.
• Serve as SME in Cloud, EA, and platform tools.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide IT systems.
• Develop data warehouse concepts with cloud tech.
• Ensure data security, access controls and encryption.
• liaison with customers to align mission drivers with Cloud initiatives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Enterprise architecture

Data management

Cloud computing

Data warehousing

Security & compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma + 6 years

Associates Degree + 4 years

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years

Master's Degree + 0 years

PhD + 2 years

Tools

Cloud platforms

NoSQL databases

Data virtualization

Enterprise Architecture tooling

Backup/Restore tooling

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com SME - Data Services / System Architect Candidate must have a TS/SCI For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

• Experience managing the effective implementation of backup and restore procedures and working practices.
• Experience reviewing backup and restoring reports on a daily basis and monitoring backup and restoring information, standards, procedures, measurements, tools and technology
• Experience determining what reports are produced and the reporting schedule
• Experience working closely with Service Level Management to ensure data management services remain capable of meeting ongoing and future requirements
• Experience estimating overall storage resource and budget requirements for Asset Management as input to the IT plan in conjunction with other process owners
• Experience collating and analyzing process measurements associated with data management and recommends improvement activities based on service deviation
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader in technical areas, specializing in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture and associated platforms and tools
• Experience performing complex systems architecture and engineering to define, architect, design, engineer and implement enterprise-wide IT systems and solutions across the technology stack
• Experience developing design concepts that are consistent with the Enterprise Architecture guidance and industry best practices to address new requirements, changes in the technical environment, and/or enhance performance
• Experience providing technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining and visualizing architecture data
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining large- scale data warehouses using emerging technologies such as cloud-based data warehousing, NoSQL databases, and data virtualization.
• Experience in collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement data warehouse solutions, and ensures data security and integrity by implementing access controls, backup and recovery procedures, and data encryption.
• Experience serving as a technical liaison with regard to system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and information security
• Experience collaborating with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, define mitigation strategies, assess applications, develop transition plans, and develop business cases in support of Cloud and other initiatives

Required Education / Certifications:

• Entry-Level/ Developmental: o High School Diploma + 6 years of experience o Associates Degree + 4 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience o Masters Degree + 0 years of experience
• Full Performance / Journeyman o High School Diploma + 8 years of experience o Associates Degree + 6 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 4 years of experience o Masters Degree + 2 years of experience
• Senior o High School Diploma + 10 years of experience o Associates Degree + 8 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 6 years of experience o Masters Degree + 4 years of experience o PhD + 2 years of experience
• Expert/ Master o High School Diploma + 12 years of experience o Associates Degree + 10 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience o Masters Degree + 6 years of experience o PhD + 4 years of experience

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 53,000 to 270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page . Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

• Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets