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Everforth ECS is seeking a Data Platform/Infrastructure Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
The Data Platform/Infrastructure Engineer architects, deploys, and sustains the cloud-native data platform infrastructure that powers WDP's enterprise analytics, AI model serving, and mission data distribution capabilities across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments. This role sits at the convergence of cloud infrastructure engineering and enterprise data operations, directly enabling the ingestion, transformation, and delivery of mission-critical data assets that drive AI-First warfighter outcomes across DoW Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, and operational analyst communities.
• Architects, deploys, and operates War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration data platform infrastructure supporting mission analytics across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS environments.
• Builds scalable data processing foundations using Databricks, Spark clusters, Kubernetes services, AWS GovCloud compute, and enclave-specific storage layers to support ingestion, transformation, and distribution of enterprise data.
• Configures automated ingestion pipelines, transport mechanisms, and cross-domain data pathways using Airflow, API gateways, secure transfer services, and message-queue frameworks.
• Implements data zone architectures aligned to bronze, silver, and gold refinement models while applying encryption policies, identity and access control mechanisms, and audit requirements mandated by Department of War cybersecurity directives.
• Installs and maintains proactive alerting on pipeline performance, throughput, failure conditions, and drift indicators using CloudWatch, Grafana, and Splunk dashboards.
• Conducts infrastructure optimization by tuning cluster workloads, adjusting horizontal and vertical scaling strategies, and evaluating storage partitioning to increase efficiency and reduce operational latency.
• Collaborates with data engineering, tooling, governance, and platform operations teams to synchronize infrastructure capabilities with analytic model demands, marketplace publication workflows, and customer use case throughput requirements.
• Supports Tier-2 platform troubleshooting by diagnosing compute bottlenecks, resolving storage and metadata inconsistencies, mitigating IAM misconfigurations, and producing remediation guides.
• Documents architecture diagrams, pipeline dependencies, operational runbooks, and security controls that strengthen War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration readiness, accelerate enclave onboarding, and reinforce resilient enterprise data operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 3-10 years of experience in data platform engineering, cloud infrastructure engineering, or a closely related technical discipline within federal, DoW, or enterprise data and analytics environments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, with demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and operating scalable, secure AWS cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, and networking services in classified or government cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Desired Skills
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data engineering tools and frameworks central to WDP's data stack, including Apache Airflow for pipeline orchestration, Apache Kafka for streaming data transport, Databricks and Apache Spark for large-scale data processing, and Unity Catalog or equivalent for data governance and lineage management.
• Familiarity with bronze, silver, and gold data zone architecture patterns and enterprise data lakehouse design principles, including applied experience implementing data quality, metadata management, and access control frameworks aligned with NIST 800-53 and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automated, repeatable provisioning of data platform infrastructure across multi-enclave classified cloud environments, including integration of IaC workflows within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty certification, or equivalent advanced credential demonstrating proficiency with enterprise-scale AWS data platform architecture applicable to multi-enclave DoW mission environments.
• Experience supporting the infrastructure foundations for semantic layers, metadata services, data catalogs, APIs, and governed data access patterns that enable AI-enabled applications and agentic workflows to discover and consume trusted enterprise data.
ECS Federal LLC 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.
is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
Everforth ECS is seeking a Data Platform/Infrastructure Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
The Data Platform/Infrastructure Engineer architects, deploys, and sustains the cloud-native data platform infrastructure that powers WDP's enterprise analytics, AI model serving, and mission data distribution capabilities across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments. This role sits at the convergence of cloud infrastructure engineering and enterprise data operations, directly enabling the ingestion, transformation, and delivery of mission-critical data assets that drive AI-First warfighter outcomes across DoW Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, and operational analyst communities.
• Architects, deploys, and operates War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration data platform infrastructure supporting mission analytics across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS environments.
• Builds scalable data processing foundations using Databricks, Spark clusters, Kubernetes services, AWS GovCloud compute, and enclave-specific storage layers to support ingestion, transformation, and distribution of enterprise data.
• Configures automated ingestion pipelines, transport mechanisms, and cross-domain data pathways using Airflow, API gateways, secure transfer services, and message-queue frameworks.
• Implements data zone architectures aligned to bronze, silver, and gold refinement models while applying encryption policies, identity and access control mechanisms, and audit requirements mandated by Department of War cybersecurity directives.
• Installs and maintains proactive alerting on pipeline performance, throughput, failure conditions, and drift indicators using CloudWatch, Grafana, and Splunk dashboards.
• Conducts infrastructure optimization by tuning cluster workloads, adjusting horizontal and vertical scaling strategies, and evaluating storage partitioning to increase efficiency and reduce operational latency.
• Collaborates with data engineering, tooling, governance, and platform operations teams to synchronize infrastructure capabilities with analytic model demands, marketplace publication workflows, and customer use case throughput requirements.
• Supports Tier-2 platform troubleshooting by diagnosing compute bottlenecks, resolving storage and metadata inconsistencies, mitigating IAM misconfigurations, and producing remediation guides.
• Documents architecture diagrams, pipeline dependencies, operational runbooks, and security controls that strengthen War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration readiness, accelerate enclave onboarding, and reinforce resilient enterprise data operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
• Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• 3-10 years of experience in data platform engineering, cloud infrastructure engineering, or a closely related technical discipline within federal, DoW, or enterprise data and analytics environments.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, with demonstrated hands-on experience deploying and operating scalable, secure AWS cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, and networking services in classified or government cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Desired Skills
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data engineering tools and frameworks central to WDP's data stack, including Apache Airflow for pipeline orchestration, Apache Kafka for streaming data transport, Databricks and Apache Spark for large-scale data processing, and Unity Catalog or equivalent for data governance and lineage management.
• Familiarity with bronze, silver, and gold data zone architecture patterns and enterprise data lakehouse design principles, including applied experience implementing data quality, metadata management, and access control frameworks aligned with NIST 800-53 and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for automated, repeatable provisioning of data platform infrastructure across multi-enclave classified cloud environments, including integration of IaC workflows within DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty certification, or equivalent advanced credential demonstrating proficiency with enterprise-scale AWS data platform architecture applicable to multi-enclave DoW mission environments.
• Experience supporting the infrastructure foundations for semantic layers, metadata services, data catalogs, APIs, and governed data access patterns that enable AI-enabled applications and agentic workflows to discover and consume trusted enterprise data.
ECS Federal LLC 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.
is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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