Data Engineer - SME

Dark Wolf constructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We’re proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission’s biggest challenges.

Dark Wolf is seeking a Data Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME) to architect, lead, and execute enterprise-wide data platform initiatives. As the principal technical authority, you will set the enterprise data architecture strategy, design high-assurance data topologies for classified enclaves, govern data mesh architectures, and advise government stakeholders on mission-critical data strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the end-to-end implementation of enterprise-scale, high-assurance data platforms and data mesh topologies.
• Serve as the principal technical authority on distributed data systems, lakehouse architectures, and real-time analytical capabilities.
• Mandate enterprise-wide data security standards, data-at-rest/in-transit encryption protocols, and zero-trust data governance.
• Set the strategic roadmap for multi-cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped data deployment methodologies.
• Interface directly with agency leaders