Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

Role Summary
The Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer will lead the engineering, integration, and sustainment of enterprise-grade data infrastructure for mission partner environments. This role is responsible for designing and modernizing secure, resilient, and scalable data capabilities across enterprise systems. The engineer will build and sustain cloud data pipelines that reliably onboard and validate multiple data feeds into a modern analytics stack. This position supports platform governance and operational readiness in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of enterprise data infrastructures including data warehouses, data lakes, high-availability storage, and big-data environments
• Engineer and optimize data pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and interoperability to support analytics, cloud, IoT, BI, and mission data sharing requirements
• Administer, secure, and modernize data platforms in alignment with DoD, DHS, and USCG cybersecurity and compliance standards
• Provide engineering input and maintain alignment with the Infrastructure Design and Integration Management Plan (IDIMP)
• Assess and coordinate facility, rack, cabling, and hardware modifications required for infrastructure deployment
• Lead pre-implementation process improvement efforts to optimize system reliability, scalability, and operational readiness
• Provide senior-level engineering guidance, technical recommendations, and executive-ready briefings to leadership and mission partners
• Develop and test Confluent/Qlik Replicate feed author connection documentation and support training for data owners
• Clear dependencies across network, policy, DBA, and change management processes to support secure delivery of data services

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data infrastructure engineering (or commensurate experience)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, or CCNA Security)
• Proven expertise designing and sustaining enterprise-scale data infrastructure in hybrid or cloud environments
• Experience developing data pipelines, storage architectures, and system-to-system integration frameworks
• Strong skills in SQL-based database management, data modeling, and performance optimization
• Experience administering secure data platforms aligned with cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting automation solutions using Power Platform tools
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to lead engineering discussions and present to senior leadership
• Ability to support complex modernization initiatives in fast-paced, mission-critical operational environments
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $68.00 - $70.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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