Big Data Storage Subject Matter Expert III

Big Data Storage Subject Matter Expert III – GAMA-1 Technologies

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• Act as a subject matter expert for big data and enterprise storage solutions, including structured and unstructured data
• Develop and maintain the cloud storage architecture roadmap, focusing on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency using AWS storage services (e.g., S3, EBS, EFS, Glacier, FSx)
• Design, implement, and optimize AWS storage services (e.g., Amazon S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Glacier) for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency
• Support architecture and operations of data lakes, data warehouses, data mesh and hybrid cloud storage environments
• Lead the design and implementation of Data Lake and Data Mesh architectures, ensuring optimal data ingestion, storage, and access patterns
• Drive and execute the migration of large-scale on‑premises storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS, tape libraries) to cloud‑native storage services
• Provide guidance on data lifecycle management, backup, recovery, retention, and archiving strategies. Evaluate new cloud storage technologies and features, making recommendations for adoption to enhance business capabilities
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to infrastructure, Dev Ops, and data engineering teams on best practices for cloud storage optimization, governance, and disaster recovery
• Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to support mission objectives
• Troubleshoot complex storage, performance, and availability issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Provide technical mentoring and knowledge sharing to team members
• Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations – Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in big data storage, data infrastructure, or enterprise storage environments
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, including designing and managing cloud‑based storage solutions
• Extensive experience with modern data architectures, including designing, implementing, and optimizing Data Lake and Data Mesh environments
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing complex migration projects from on‑premises storage to cloud storage services
• Deep understanding of storage architecture principles, including block, file, and object storage, and experience designing solutions for high‑performance and high‑availability
• Knowledge of storage performance tuning, capacity planning, and high availability
• Experience working in federal government or regulated environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional) – AWS Certified Storage – Specialty certification or equivalent
• Experience with container storage solutions (e.g., Kubernetes Persistent Volumes, CSI drivers)
• Experience with hybrid cloud or cloud migration initiatives
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Prior experience supporting federal contracts
• Experience with other public cloud providers’ storage solutions (Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage)
• Familiarity with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) for data processing and storage events

• Ability to obtain a security clearance (Public Trust, Secret, or higher, depending on contract)

• This work is normally completed in a telework/hybrid/client location/headquarters environment with occasional trips to the headquarters office in Greenbelt, MD

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Sales, General Business, and Education

Washington, DC;
Arlington, VA;
Rockville, MD. Salary range: $61,152.00 – $82,992.00.