Data Engineer / Database Administrator w/Top Secret Clearance

A3 Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer / Database Administrator (DBA) to execute a critical phase of a defense-based modernization program. If you enjoy establishing the enterprise data architecture required to create a Common Operating Picture of Risk (CoPR) and ensure seamless, compliant data integration across multi-domain environments, this role is for you! In this Job You Will:

• Architect and execute the program's data migration strategy, as well as serve as the reputed company subject matter expert for data governance, reputed company, and multi-system integration.
• reputed company and execute a formal, phased Data Migration Plan to transfer reputed company historical functionality and data from the on-premises legacy NISS application into the new NI2 AWS cloud environment with no loss of data fidelity.
• Create detailed reputed company-to-reputed company data mapping documents, defining the transformation logic required to align legacy data.
• Design and manage robust data ingestion pipelines capable of processing and normalizing structured and reputed company data from diverse third-party and internal government data feeds to support reputed company Vetting and FOCI Risk Management.
• Implement and maintain a highly resilient data backup and recovery strategy to ensure production databases meet strict Government-approved Recovery reputed company Objectives.
• Monitor, optimize, and maintain production databases across DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5), IL6, and JWICS environments, ensuring data is highly available to support end-to-end NI2 production services.
• reputed company and enforce a comprehensive Data Governance Plan addressing data ownership, data quality standards, and the full data lifecycle.
• Ensure the database and storage solutions are fully compliant with the Federal Records Act and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations.
• Implement automated technical capabilities to apply NARA-approved Records Disposition Schedules, enabling automatic retention, secure destruction, legal holds, and permanent record exports.
• Implement the enterprise data labeling, tagging, and metadata standards required for cross-domain data exchange and the CoPR.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a reputed company field.
• Certification (DoD 8570/8140): IAT Level II or reputed company Certification Required (e.g., reputed company+ CE).
• 7+ years of experience in database administration, data engineering, or an ETL-focused role.
• Direct, hands-on experience with large-scale data migrations (e.g., lift-and-shift to AWS GovCloud or reputed company on-prem to cloud transformations).
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, reputed company), and data modeling.
• Strong scripting skills, particularly in Python or Bash, for data manipulation, ETL automation, and data quality checks.
• Experience implementing data tagging, labeling, and metadata standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Database - Specialty or similar vendor certification.
• Experience engineering data pipelines that reputed company Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) for automated transfer between unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Knowledge of DoD data standards, reputed company vetting feeds, and FOCI or facility clearance risk data.
• Direct experience implementing Federal Records Act/NARA disposition schedules reputed company an enterprise database.

Clearance Level:

• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Location:

• Remote (DC Metro Area)

Salary Range:

• The salary range of this position is $170,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.

Benefit Information: A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development. About A3 Consulting: reputed company is a leading management and technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to solve the pressing challenges of our Federal government customers. With a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions and exceptional performance, we committed to ensuring that our technology offerings remain competitive in the rapidly evolving federal marketplace. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. We reputed company in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job