Data Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Data Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Family :
Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required :
Up to 10% Clearance Required :
Active Secret What You Will Do As a Manager in Guidehouse's AI & Data practice, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader and delivery manager designing and implementing modern cloud-native data platforms for federal clients, with a primary emphasis on AWS and Databricks. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable delivery aligned to mission outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

* Architect and lead delivery of AWS-based lakehouse solutions using Databricks, including integration with AWS-native services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, and Redshift where appropriate.

* Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Python, and SQL, supporting batch and streaming use cases.

* Define and enforce data architecture standards including ingestion patterns, layered/medallion designs, schema evolution, performance tuning, and cost optimization.

* Implement production-grade engineering practices, including data quality validation, reconciliation, logging, monitoring, and operational alerting.

* Apply data security and governance controls appropriate for federal and defense environments, including role-based access, controlled data handling, and auditability.

* Partner with client stakeholders and product owners to translate mission and business requirements into technical designs, delivery roadmaps, and implementation plans.

* Lead and mentor data engineers through code reviews, architecture reviews, and delivery execution; contribute to reusable accelerators and reference architectures.

* Establish and mature CI/CD pipelines for Databricks workloads and supporting infrastructure, improving reliability, repeatability, and compliance of releases. What You Will Need
* US Citizenship required.

* An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

* Bachelor's degree obtained or equivalent experience.

* Seven (7+) years of progressive experience in data engineering, data platform delivery, or data architecture roles, including leading technical teams or work streams.

* Strong hands-on experience with AWS data platforms, including designing and operating production systems leveraging Databricks on AWS.

* Deep expertise with Apache Spark, Databricks, Delta Lake, Python, and SQL, including performance tuning of distributed workloads.

* Experience designing scalable, secure data architectures that support analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases (e.g., AI/ML enablement).

* Familiarity with Agile delivery methods and proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and client teams.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. What Would Be Nice To Have
* Experience delivering Azure-based data platforms, including Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, or Synapse Analytics.

* Bachelor's degree obtained. Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

* Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, including permissions management and governance enablement.

* Infrastructure-as-Code experience (e.g., Terraform) and advanced CI/CD automation for data platforms.

* Experience with streaming and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis).

* Cloud or platform certifications (AWS, Databricks, or Azure).

* Prior experience supporting DoD or Defense & Security federal clients. The annual salary range for this position is $-$. 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 Pay Down

* 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…