Overview
On Site
USD 160,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Immigration
ICE
Privacy
Streaming
Ontologies
Amazon Redshift
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Amazon S3
Data Governance
Meta-data Management
Access Control
Product Development
Python
Apache Spark
SQL
System Integration
Cloud Computing
Data Architecture
Data Engineering
Enterprise Architecture
Computer Science
Domain-driven Design
Product Lifecycle Management
Analytics
Databricks
Snow Flake Schema
Terraform
Regulatory Compliance
Amazon Web Services
Semantics
Leadership
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
SAP BASIS
Law
FOCUS
Job Details
Job Description
ECS is seeking a Data Mesh Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote .
The Data Mesh Architect will serve as the technical and strategic lead for designing and implementing the foundational components of a large-scale data mesh environment for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role is responsible for architecting domain-oriented data products, establishing federated governance frameworks, aligning with enterprise security/privacy requirements, and integrating modern data technologies (cloud-native, streaming, cataloging, Canonical Controlled Vocabularies, ontologies, and knowledge graph elements) to enable decentralized data ownership and scalable analytics across mission programs.
Ideal Candidate Experience
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills
Desired Skills
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
ECS is seeking a Data Mesh Architect to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote .
The Data Mesh Architect will serve as the technical and strategic lead for designing and implementing the foundational components of a large-scale data mesh environment for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role is responsible for architecting domain-oriented data products, establishing federated governance frameworks, aligning with enterprise security/privacy requirements, and integrating modern data technologies (cloud-native, streaming, cataloging, Canonical Controlled Vocabularies, ontologies, and knowledge graph elements) to enable decentralized data ownership and scalable analytics across mission programs.
Ideal Candidate Experience
- Enterprise Data Architecture: 10+ years designing complex data ecosystems, including conceptual, logical, and physical architectures.
- Cloud Data Platforms (AWS-focused preferred): 7+ years with cloud-native data engineering and architecture, including services such as Redshift, EMR, Glue, S3, Lambda, Lake Formation, or Databricks/Snowflake.
- Data Mesh or Data Fabric Implementations: 5+ years in modern distributed data architectures, preferably in federal or large regulated environments.
- Data Governance & Metadata Management: 5+ years implementing governance frameworks, data cataloging, lineage, access controls, and domain-level stewardship.
- Data Engineering & Product Development: 8+ years building scalable data pipelines, APIs, and reusable data assets using Python, Spark, SQL, or similar tools.
- Mission-Critical System Integration: 5+ years integrating legacy, cloud, and cross-agency systems with strong knowledge of interoperability standards.
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills
- 10+ years' experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture.
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience.
- with ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust.
Desired Skills
- Expert understanding of data mesh principles: domain-driven design, self-serve data platforms, federated governance, and data product lifecycle management.
- Proficiency with AWS analytics stack, Databricks, or Snowflake; skilled in automation/infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of federal security and compliance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with data catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue Data Catalog) and governance frameworks.
- Ability to translate mission needs into technical architectures and communicate clearly with executives, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with semantic layer/knowledge graph technologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills for guiding domain teams through data mesh adoption.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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