Journeyman Database Architect

SPYROS Information & Technology Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, established to provide unique and exceptional services to our clients in the government and national defense sectors. SPYROS specializes in providing highly qualified professionals experienced in Computer Network Operations, Signals Intelligence, Technical Training and Certifications, Network Administration and Security, and Program Management to fit the specific needs of our clients. We maintain a vast array of capabilities at the nexus of the digital domain and in the Intelligence Community, meeting the demand for highly specialized skills to solve the most difficult problems. As a small company, SPYROS is agile and focused. We provide our clients flexibility and the individual attention necessary to meet rapidly changing requirements and rising challenges. As the digital world and cyberspace domain continue to gain increasing importance in the Intelligence Community, SPYROS will continue to leverage the technical expertise of our highly skilled personnel and enable our clients to devise and implement innovative solutions to their emerging challenges.

Duties:

-Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security.

-Design and construct large relational databases.

-Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

-Demonstrate applicable knowledge or experience in a technical field with a familiarity of practices and concepts in cybersecurity, SIGINT, systems engineering, telecommunications, data management, data processing, and/or data engineering.

-Implement registry updates.

-Configure Niagara Files (NiFi) processor/processor groups.

-Route, transform and enrich ad-hoc dataflows; Manage NiFi clusters.

-Reverse Engineer customer dataflows and troubleshoot.

-Respond to customer inquiries.

-Advise customers on strategies to transport, store and manage data.

-Comply with data governance, data security and compliance policies more efficiently.

Location: Columbia, MD

Qualifications:

-Must possess current Counterintelligence Polygraph and Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

-Must possess minimum five (5) years of experience with data flow/management plus minimum 5 years in IT systems engineering and/or administration.

-Must possess at least bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.

-Must possess any of the following qualifying DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications: CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, or SSCP.

Desired skills/knowledge:

-Experience with the following: Kibana and Elasticsearch (ELK stack); writing Bash/Python scripts to automate routine tasks; modern programming language such as Python or Java; understanding of the analytical and data point challenges across the J-Codes; using Ubuntu Linux or CentOS to ssh, navigate, move files, find/filter file contents, and troubleshoot application logs; understanding of Nifi flow file attributes, dataflow processes, and system-to-system connections; FileZilla and Pressurewave; data formats such as XML, JSON, CSV, XLSX, PCAP, etc.

-Ability to decompose technical problems and troubleshoot system and dataflow issues.

-Strong Experience using the Niagara Files canvas to develop, configure, monitor data provenance and processor status, and troubleshoot complex dataflows.

-Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).

-Experience with Corporate data security and compliance procedures and policies.

-Understanding of System Engineering principles.

Compensation Spotlight: 

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $80,000 and stretches up to $160,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. 

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health Insurance: Your health and your family's health are a priority. SPYROS pays 100% of the monthly premium for all full-time employees and their dependents to include medical, dental, and vision through one of the top health insurance plans offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Retirement: Taking care of employees extends beyond health care and time off. At SPYROS, your long-term financial security is also a priority. While others simply match your 401(k) contribution at a small percentage, SPYROS provides a straight contribution of up to 10% of the employee's annual salary into the Company 401(k) plan, according to the plan's eligibility requirements. This benefit helps to secure your future and puts you on the path to long-term financial health.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: Quality of life is a SPYROS priority, and we believe time off is essential to maintain a good work-life balance. Full-time employees are eligible to receive vacation, all federal holidays, and sick/personal time off annually. At SPYROS, we believe balancing professional and personal life is key to a healthy quality of life

SPYROS is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Salary : $80,000