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 resident subject matter expert for data governance, resilience, and multi-system integration. * Develop and execute a formal, phased Data Migration Plan to transfer all 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 source-to-target 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 unstructured data from diverse third-party and internal government data feeds to support Continuous 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 Point 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. * Develop 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 related field. * Certification (DoD 8570/8140): IAT Level II or better Certification Required (e.g., Security+ 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 complex on-prem to cloud transformations). * Expert-level proficiency in SQL, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle), 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 leverage Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) for automated transfer between unclassified and classified enclaves. * Knowledge of DoD data standards, continuous vetting feeds, and FOCI or facility clearance risk data. * Direct experience implementing Federal Records Act/NARA disposition schedules within 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

A3 Consulting, LLC 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.

*A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe 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.*