Data Platform Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Descriptionnou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is a 100% employee-owned company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.We are pleased to announce the opening for a Data Platforms Integrator (Engineer 4 / Analyst 4), who will support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Next Generation Environment (NGE) program and become part of our technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for delivering innovative technical solutions that support critical national security missions.In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity, directly supporting the Government Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and NGE leadership. You will provide technical oversight and integration guidance for the NGE Data Design Area, supporting the development of a secure, resilient hybrid multi-cloud environment.You will evaluate existing applications, databases, and modern data platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments to ensure alignment with the Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Strategy. Your work will focus on data discovery, classification, protection, and access governance to ensure mission-critical information remains secure and accessible only to authorized users.Responsibilities:You'll be responsible for:Serving as a senior technical authority in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), evaluating proposed database architectures, data storage solutions, and data pipelines against NGE requirements and DoD Zero Trust mandates.Conducting technical assessments of existing mission applications, relational databases, NoSQL environments, and object storage repositories to identify modernization opportunities and Zero Trust integration gaps.Providing architectural oversight for enterprise data discovery, automated cataloging, classification, labeling, and tagging across hybrid multi-cloud environments.Designing and validating data protection solutions, including data-at-rest encryption, automated Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data rights management, and dynamic data masking.Ensuring data platform architectures align with DISA Thunderdome Zero Trust capabilities, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and enterprise DLP policies.Developing and evaluating fine-grained Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solutions using Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) attributes and contextual risk assessments.Overseeing integration of Policy Enforcement Points (PEPs) and Policy Decision Points (PDPs) to support dynamic authorization and secure data access.Providing technical guidance for data virtualization, database security, and access governance across AWS, Azure, and on-premises VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.Ensuring compliance with DoD Data-at-Rest (DAR) requirements, Key Management Service (KMS) integration standards, Hardware Security Module (HSM) requirements, and applicable JSIG and NIST SP 800-207 guidelines.Evaluating data platform modernization strategies and integration approaches to improve interoperability, security, and enterprise data governance.Leading technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with integration contractors, database vendors, and security technology providers to evaluate proposed solutions and resolve cross-platform integration challenges.Translating Government leadership requirements into actionable engineering solutions while maintaining alignment with NGE architecture and DoD cybersecurity standards.Basic Qualifications:You must have a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with at least 12 years of engineering or IT architectural experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with at least 20 years of relevant experience. Degrees in Computer Science, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline are preferred.You must have a minimum of 6 years of experience analyzing, architecting, and integrating complex enterprise databases, including relational database management systems (RDBMS), NoSQL platforms, storage solutions, and data pipelines.You must have demonstrated experience designing and implementing Zero Trust data protection solutions, including automated data classification, data rights management, dynamic access governance, and encryption.You must have hands-on experience architecting and securing enterprise data storage and analytics services across both AWS and Microsoft Azure environments.You must have experience designing, accrediting, and operating data platforms within classified DoD environments.You must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).You must meet DoD 8140/8570 requirements for an IAM Level III or IASAE Level II/III position.You must possess an active (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.Preferred Qualifications:AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or AWS Certified Database – Specialty certification.Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) certification.Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator (SC-400) certification.Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification.Experience implementing DISA Thunderdome Zero Trust capabilities and applying the DoD Data Strategy, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture, and NIST SP 800-207.Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DataOps automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or related data management frameworks.Experience designing and implementing data-at-rest encryption solutions aligned with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Capability Packages, JSIG PL-3/PL-4, and DISA Database Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Experience integrating enterprise data governance, classification, and access control solutions across hybrid cloud and classified environments.Prior experience in a SETA, Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), or direct engineering advisory role supporting Government Program Managers, Directors, or Chief Technology Officers.nou (pronounced 'new') Systems:Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.Benefits of working at nSInou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:Competitive Wages*Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsuranceMedical plan with Health Savings Account eligibilityCompany-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability InsurancePersonal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Flexible Spending AccountsNorton LifeLockTuition ReimbursementPersonal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-LearnsCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachFinal compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.nSI is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEmployment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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