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Systems Integration Specialist with Security Clearance

GuidehouseArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise in systems integration and your active Secret clearance to drive seamless data interoperability and build robust data pipelines within a hybrid environment at Guidehouse, a highly reputable firm. This mid-senior role offers excellent career growth potential and competitive compensation between $74,000-$124,000 annually, making it an ideal opportunity for those who thrive on technical challenges and impactful work. Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Quick Overview

Salary
$74k - $124k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Family :
Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required :
Up to 10% Clearance Required :
Active Secret What You Will Do :

  • Connect, integrate, and orchestrate data, applications, and platform components to ensure seamless interoperability across enterprise environments.
  • Support development, enhancement, and maintenance of large-scale data pipelines and system interfaces.
  • Work with cross-functional Data & AI teams to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations within modern cloud-based architectures.
  • Implement secure data flows and service connections aligned with government standards and enterprise governance.
  • Assist in validating system compatibility, identifying integration gaps, and supporting remediation efforts.
  • Contribute to documentation of integration workflows, system mappings, and technical implementation artifacts.
  • Support real-time and batch data ingestion and transformation within Databricks-based environments.

What You Will Need :

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Experience or coursework involving system integration, data pipelines, or application interoperability.
  • Experience with Python, SQL, or similar languages used for system and data interactions.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT concepts and REST-based service communication.
  • Experience with Databricks or hands-on training using Databricks notebooks, workflows, or Delta Lake.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
  • Ability to support system integration efforts within complex enterprise environments.
  • Ability to learn integration tools supporting secure government environments.
  • Familiarity with APIs, data interoperability concepts, authentication patterns, and cross-system coordination.
  • Understanding of cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering patterns.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative Data & AI delivery team.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Understanding of data governance, security controls, and auditability needs in government contexts.
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Exposure to modern data architecture concepts, including Lakehouse patterns. The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer : Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an

Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at .

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact .

Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Skills

SQL
AWS
ETL
Airflow
Azure
Databricks
Git
Python
REST

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