Data Mesh Architect Security Clearance

Position: Data Mesh Architect with Security Clearance
Job Description ECS is seeking a Data Mesh Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote . The Data Mesh Architect will serve as the technical and strategic lead for designing and implementing the foundational components of a large-scale data mesh environment for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role is responsible for architecting domain-oriented data products, establishing federated governance frameworks, aligning with enterprise security/privacy requirements, and integrating modern data technologies (cloud-native, streaming, cataloging, Canonical Controlled Vocabularies, ontologies, and knowledge graph elements) to enable decentralized data ownership and scalable analytics across mission programs.

Ideal Candidate Experience
* Enterprise Data Architecture: 10+ years designing complex data ecosystems, including conceptual, logical, and physical architectures.
* Cloud Data Platforms (AWS-focused preferred): 7+ years with cloud-native data engineering and architecture, including services such as Redshift, EMR, Glue, S3, Lambda, Lake Formation, or Databricks/Snowflake.
* Data Mesh or Data Fabric Implementations: 5+ years in modern distributed data architectures, preferably in federal or large regulated environments.
* Data Governance & Metadata Management: 5+ years implementing governance frameworks, data cataloging, lineage, access controls, and domain-level stewardship.
* Data Engineering & Product Development: 8+ years building scalable data pipelines, APIs, and reusable data assets using Python, Spark, SQL, or similar tools.
* Mission-Critical System Integration: 5+ years integrating legacy, cloud, and cross-agency systems with strong knowledge of interoperability standards. Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000 Required Skills
* 10+ years' experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture.
* BS degree in Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience.
* US citizen with ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust. Desired Skills
* Expert understanding of data mesh principles: domain-driven design, self-serve data platforms, federated governance, and data product lifecycle management.
* Proficiency with AWS analytics stack, Databricks, or Snowflake; skilled in automation/infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Cloud Formation).
* Knowledge of federal security and compliance frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with data catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue Data Catalog) and governance frameworks.
* Ability to translate mission needs into technical architectures and communicate clearly with executives, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
* Familiarity with semantic layer/knowledge graph technologies.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills for guiding domain teams through data mesh adoption. #ECS1 ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.