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Data Architect - $227K

RCT Systems
RCT Systems Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Senior-level Data Architect/SME supporting a customer mission focused on data acquisition, exploitation, engineering, and management. The role works across data engineering, software engineering, security, DevOps, application development, data science, and program management teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and support cloud-based data infrastructure and data management solutions.
  • Build and execute ETL/data processing pipelines.
  • Work across AWS, Hadoop/HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, Presto, SQL, and NoSQL environments.
  • Integrate data flows with industry-standard systems, including Niagara Falls.
  • Collaborate across contractor teams, customer personnel, and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Work independently and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Cloud infrastructure and data management, particularly AWS.
  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Data engineering and processing.
  • Python.
  • Building and executing ETL pipelines.
  • Big-data technologies such as HDFS, Cloudera, Spark, and Presto.
  • SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Data-flow integration and mission-oriented data systems.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of targeting workflows and mission environments.
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic workflows.
  • Neo4j/graph databases.
  • Experience in a hard-target mission area.

RCT Systems Offers

  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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