Design and architect scalable, secure data platforms leveraging cloud and big data technologies
Lead implementation and optimization of data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and analytics workflows
Provide hands-on expertise in big data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, distributed data processing frameworks)
Architect and support data visualization solutions, including dashboards and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau)
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data architecture, integration strategies, and performance optimization approaches
Ensure alignment with federal security, compliance, and governance standards
Support proposal development activities, including solutioning and technical approach contributions
Serve as a technical leader and advisor across engineering and analytics teams

U.S. Citizenship required
12+ years of experience in IT, data architecture, or data platform engineering
Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing big data solutions (e.g., Apache Spark, distributed data platforms)
Experience designing and supporting cloud-based data environments (AWS preferred)
Hands-on experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau)
Prior experience supporting federal programs (DHS, USCIS, or similar environments strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and system integration
Ability to operate at both strategic architecture level and hands-on technical level
Required Certifications: Tableau Certification (Desktop or Server, or equivalent), Big Data / Distributed Data Certification (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks, or equivalent)

Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program.
Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.
Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions.
Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.
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Senior Solutions Architect – Data & Analytics Platforms

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