Who We Are
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides mission-critical lifecycle solutions for government and commercial customers across the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members worldwide and over 70 years of legacy, we deliver planning, risk management, operations, environmental remediation, and IT solutions that support infrastructure, mission readiness, and contingency operations.
Who You Are
You’re a talented Data Administrator with a passion for building scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions. You want to make an impact by supporting geospatial and AI-powered digital tools that improve efficiency and accessibility for internal teams and external customers.
As part of our Geospatial & Digital Solutions (GDS) Market Sector team, you will work directly with the Director of our Digital HUB to design, implement, and manage data lake solutions, ensuring data availability, performance, and compliance.
What You’ll Do
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Design, implement, and manage scalable data lake architectures and provisioning strategies.
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Administer modern databases such as DuckDB and Azure Storage.
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Build and maintain ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
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Implement backup, recovery, and failover processes to ensure high data durability.
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Develop and enforce data governance, cataloging, and metadata management practices.
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Secure data at rest and in transit, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Monitor and optimize data lake performance, storage usage, and costs.
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Troubleshoot availability issues and collaborate on resolutions.
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Document data architectures, workflows, and operational procedures.
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Partner with engineering and analytics teams to enhance data accessibility.
What You’ll Bring
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5+ years of experience in data management and provisioning.
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Proven success implementing and managing Azure Data Lakes, Synapse Analytics, or equivalent platforms.
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Expertise with ETL pipeline design and modern databases (DuckDB or similar).
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Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and multi-tenant security.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
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Authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
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Azure Data Engineer or Cloud Data Management certifications.
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Project management expertise for handling multiple initiatives.
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Experience with geospatial data formats, APIs, and real-time streaming.
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Familiarity with federal market solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, and next-generation networks.
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Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and drive collaboration.
Location
This position is primarily onsite at our Newport News, VA office.
EEO Commitment
Versar Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.