Data Architect & Data Security Engineer SETA (#24-058)

Strategic Analysis Incorporated - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Architect & Data Security Engineer at Strategic Analysis, Inc. will support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) by providing technical guidance and ensuring the implementation of robust and scalable data solutions with a strong focus on security and compliance. This role involves planning, coordination, and execution of data-related activities within the organization, contributing to large-scale data projects, and analyzing scientific and technical data.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to external teams working on large-scale data projects.
• Participate in Cyber Security Challenges or hackathons.
• Contribute to product development efforts.
• Ensure robust and scalable data solutions are implemented with a strong focus on security and compliance.
• Analyze scientific and technical data with respect to novelty, rigor, and robustness.
• Evaluate and advise on cloud-based technologies and architectures.
• Build and maintain detailed program plans under the leadership of a Project Manager.
• Assist in writing and reviewing technical documents and solicitations.

Requirements

• BS, Masters, or PhD in computer science, data science, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience preferred, with at least 3 years of practical hands-on experience in roles such as data architect.
• Proficiency with large cloud-based systems like Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and others like Hadoop and Spark.
• Ability to implement and manage data warehousing solutions, data lakes, and ETL processes in a cloud environment.
• Ability to leverage cloud analytic tools and services for insights from large datasets.
• Experience in healthcare technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, NIST, and CMCC standards.
• Familiarity with security architecture and encryption.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with basic and applied research in a health-related field.
• Experience supporting Program Managers in an R&D environment.