System Architect- LGY

System Architect
Location: Remote
Description: Seeking a highly motivated System Architect to support our team. The System Architect will be part of an expanded analytics requirements/solutioning/development team for VA LGY.

Responsibilities

Provide AWS and Veterans Administration Enterprise Cloud architecture leadership and guidance to the analytics team.
Identify gaps or problems in clients' computer systems
Establish the client's business strategy and technical needs
Develop IT solutions to meet clients' needs
Determine the cost implications of various solution options
Develop plans to show how options will work and communicate plans to the client in an understandable way
Ensure plans meet industry regulation specifications
Maintain ongoing relationships with clients
Provide client feedback in a timely manner to the production department to ensure that product development or modification meets the client's needs.

Required Skill and Experience

Experience in designing data warehouses using star schema (dimensional modeling)
Expertise in architecting, optimizing and implementing ETL data pipelines using AWS services, including Step Functions, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Redshift and CloudFormation
Proficiency in programming in SQL, stored procedures, Python and PySpark
Working knowledge of reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Familiarity with CI/CD and version control (Git)
Experience with data cataloging and metadata management (e.g.

AWS Glue Data Catalog, Lake Formation)Experience designing data pipelines for AWS EMR/Spark, Glue and Redshift
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Desired Skills and Experience:
Hands-on experience with analytics products such as AWS EMR, Databricks, Iceberg or dbt
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural solutions
Current Public Trust Clearance
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
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About HigherEchelon, Inc.

HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence. HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more.

For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized. By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.