Senior Data Engineer

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) to lead Databricks implementations and deliver enterprise-scale data and analytics solutions across hybrid cloud environments. This role supports the full solution lifecycle, from design and development through integration, maintenance, technical guidance, and ongoing focus on data quality and observability.

Role Focus

Serve as a technical lead for hybrid cloud data platforms, providing subject matter expertise across solution architecture, engineering guidance, and escalation support for complex client and system engineering issues.

Location

• Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC (hybrid)

Experience and Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Associate’s degree in information technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the client installation plan through coordination with clients and the project team
• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues from clients and other system engineers
• Manage client expectations regarding solution functionality, deployment processes, and realistic timelines
• Provide subject matter expertise in solution architecture for hybrid cloud environments
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to review and contribute to Product Roadmaps
• Identify the organizational impact of the technical solution architecture
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, as necessary
• Travel as required to customer sites, naval installations, shipyards, and vessels in support of installation, maintenance, modernization, and troubleshooting activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, team leads, or program management

Requirements

• Senior Databricks engineer with 5 years’ experience with knowledge of databases, data warehousing, data analytics, or related data technologies
• Associate’s degree in information technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
• Hybrid cloud data and infrastructure design with implementation experience utilizing typical data quality functions involving standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking, and matching
• Seven (7) years’ experience in Python and SQL for data analysis, data processing, or problem-solving, including experience working with in-memory computing using R, Python, Spark, PySpark, Kafka, and Scala
• Seven (7) years’ experience identifying data source telemetry and routing it for operational observability
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Technologies

• Databricks
• Python
• SQL
• R
• Spark
• PySpark
• Kafka
• Scala

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications

About Ardalyst Defense, LLC

Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full-scope Cyberspace Operations at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels.

Travel

• Travel as required to customer sites, naval installations, shipyards, and vessels in support of installation, maintenance, modernization, and troubleshooting activities

What Ardalyst Offers You

• Opportunity to support meaningful Navy missions while working alongside experienced IT, engineering, and cybersecurity professionals
• Collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, expand their technical skills, and take on new challenges
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, systems, and operational environments that support professional growth and hands-on experience
• Opportunities for training, certification development, and continued learning