Systems Integration Specialist

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Engineering & Architecture professional in the United States with an ACTIVE SECRET clearance to join our consulting team in Arlington. You will connect, integrate, and orchestrate data and applications across enterprise environments and support large-scale data pipelines within modern cloud architectures.

You will collaborate with Data & AI teams to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations, implement secure data flows, and document workflows.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Experience with system integration, data pipelines, or interoperability.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or similar languages for data interactions.
• Experience with ETL/ELT concepts and REST-based service communication.
• Experience with Databricks or notebooks/workflows/Delta Lake.

Responsibilities

• Connect, integrate, and orchestrate data, applications, and platform components to ensure seamless interoperability across enterprise environments.
• Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of large-scale data pipelines and system interfaces.
• Work with cross-functional Data & AI teams to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations within modern cloud-based architectures.
• Implement secure data flows and service connections aligned with government standards and enterprise governance.
• Assist in validating system compatibility, identifying integration gaps, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Contribute to documentation of integration workflows, system mappings, and technical implementation artifacts.
• Support real-time and batch data ingestion and transformation within Databricks-based environments.

Skills

Python

SQL

System integration

Data pipelines

REST communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Databricks

Airflow

Azure Data Factory

Git

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Family

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Job Family

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• Connect, integrate, and orchestrate data, applications, and platform components to ensure seamless interoperability across enterprise environments.
• Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of large-scale data pipelines and system interfaces.
• Work with cross-functional Data & AI teams to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations within modern cloud-based architectures.
• Implement secure data flows and service connections aligned with government standards and enterprise governance.
• Assist in validating system compatibility, identifying integration gaps, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Contribute to documentation of integration workflows, system mappings, and technical implementation artifacts.
• Support real-time and batch data ingestion and transformation within Databricks-based environments.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience or coursework involving system integration, data pipelines, or application interoperability.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or similar languages used for system and data interactions.
• Experience with ETL/ELT concepts and REST-based service communication.
• Experience with Databricks or hands-on training using Databricks notebooks, workflows, or Delta Lake.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Ability to support system integration efforts within complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to learn integration tools supporting secure government environments.
• Familiarity with APIs, data interoperability concepts, authentication patterns, and cross-system coordination.
• Understanding of cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering patterns.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative Data & AI delivery team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Understanding of data governance, security controls, and auditability needs in government contexts.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to modern data architecture concepts, including Lakehouse patterns.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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