Data Architect
Grvty
Chantilly, VA · $150k–$250k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
What You'll be Owning
GRVTY is seeking a Data Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. Resource will perform dataset collection and exploitation including assessments and consultations with customer and outside stakeholders. This position requires a strong candidate that can work independently in a high-visibility position.
What You Must Have
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
Demonstrated experience with collection and exploitation of data on social media platforms and mobile apps including domestic and foreign.
Demonstrated experience architecting, designing, or implementing mission internet systems.
Demonstrated experience configuring AWS and/or Azure networking, security, logging, routing tables, backup and recovery, shared storage, and baselining images.
Demonstrated experience implementing cloud-hosted Android emulation solutions.
Demonstrated experience implementing VPN tunnel configuration between on-premise to cloud as well as cloud to cloud, implementing multi-cloud obfuscation techniques.
Demonstrated experience conducting and documenting results from infrastructure fingerprinting, and briefing technical review board(s) of identified signature(s).
Demonstrated experience producing technical design documentation such as architecture and network diagrams for operational use and board approval
Demonstrated experience analyzing technologies, hardware, and software to determine the applicability and need for the existing or proposed system, to include security, storage, and network technology.
What Would be Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience triaging and troubleshooting data transfer issues with Enterprise partners.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and briefing non-technical and technical audiences for acquiring review board approvals.
Demonstrated experience working through entire Customer's A&A lifecycle, developing security control responses and implementation, and addressing risk elements with project ISSE personnel for maintaining ATO status.
Demonstrated experience working with Customer managers, technical leads, and PMs to identify and develop system requirements taking into account the desired results, hardware limitations and operating requirements, identified by the Sponsor.
Demonstrated experience assisting in planning and managing projects involving infrastructure and exploitation platforms.
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$150,000 - $250,000
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range $150,000 — $250,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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