Data Systems Engineer

By Light Professional It Services - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Falls Church, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Systems Engineer at By Light Professional IT Services LLC is responsible for designing, managing, and administering data infrastructure to support the Army National Guard (ARNG). This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to determine data storage needs, implementing security measures, and ensuring data integrity and accessibility. The position requires a current and active Secret clearance and is part of the Guard Enterprise Cyber Operations Support (GECOS) program, which focuses on enhancing the ARNG's IT services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ARNG Department Heads, development teams, business users, and IT operations to determine data storage and organizational needs.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect data and applications.
• Assist in identifying ARNG Enterprise internal and external data sources.
• Determine requirements and identify installation solutions for new databases.
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement in current systems.
• Design modeling tools, spreadsheets, status dashboards, flowcharts, and other types of presentations and tools.
• Coordinate with other team members to reach project milestones and deadlines.
• Audit databases regularly to maintain quality.
• Analyze and present statistical information.
• Create and maintain documentation, including manuals, training materials, technical specifications, and design reports.
• Ensure data integrity throughout its life cycle.
• Ensure data and infrastructure is accessible, secure, and readily available to stakeholders.
• Collaborate to interpret, communicate, implement, organize, and maintain both AS-IS and TO-BE infrastructure diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant federal Data Architect, Database Administrator, Data Manager, and/or Data Scientist experience.
• Ability to obtain appropriate certifications to achieve a minimum of a DoD IAT Level II (Sec+ or equivalent) within 60 days of start date.
• Ability to obtain ITIL v4 Foundation within 6 months of start date.
• Familiarity with modeling tools such as Visio, Magic Draw, Cameo, ARIS/ EKR.
• Experience with Data Management and Visualization software and tools such as Advana, matplotlib, ggplot, d3.js, Tableau.
• Knowledge of machine learning methods such as k-Nearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, MS Teams, Azure, and other Microsoft technologies.
• Proficiency in handling imperfections in data.
• Strong technical, communication, collaboration, and customer engagement skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Power Platform architecture and best practices.
• Experience administering, configuring, and customizing Power Platform, including PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI, and related components.
• Knowledge of Vantage platform and Gabriel Nimbus system.
• Familiarity with ITIL and ServiceNow.