Data Architect

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, AWS, Big Data Technology, Data Architecture, Data Lake, Data Modeling, Data science techniques, Design, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IaaS, MySQL, PaaS, PostgreSQL, Predictive analytics, SPARK Programming

Job Description

The Vanguard 2.2.1 contract currently has an opening for a Data Architect/Scientist to support the Department of State (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology Data Analytics and Assessment team. This program develops leading-edge technologies and delivers innovative solutions to the DoS.

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Data Architect/Scientist to support the various initiatives:

• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, consolidation and centralized data lake for various Splunk platforms, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS initiatives within the Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud environments.
• he preferred candidate will develop solutions utilizing quantitative analysis, predictive analytics, data modeling, data lake design, and machine learning in support of the DoS mission.

This role is primarily remote, but associate may be required to report onsite on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus nine (9) years of related IT, Data Architect, and/or systems engineering experience, or Master’s degree plus seven (7) years of experience. May accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in applying Database Design, Data Lake, and Data Mining principles within virtual, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiar with Big Data Architecture (Hadoop, Cloudera, Spark), distributed system, data warehousing (example: Apache Hive), and Data Lakes
• Experience with Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service within at least one of the 3 major cloud providers (Amazon, Google, or Microsoft)
• Strong Technical Skills in MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Programming languages - XML, JavaScript, Python
• Strong development, debugging, testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Splunk and Tableau
• Experience with data modeling, predictive analytics, quantitative analysis, data lake design, machine learning
• Experience with database security hardening processes in a Government environment
• Experience with shell scripting
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, DevOps process
• Proficient working within Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Team oriented approach and capable of working independently
• Mission/customer driven solution architect
• Ability to integrate customer vision/mission with emerging technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Required Clearance:

• US Citizenship.
• Active top secret clearance or the ability to obtain an interim top secret clearance prior to starting work.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.