Solerity
Advanced Solutions - Mission Speed
Data Architect, Metadata Specialist
Location
Virginia
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishApachePostgresPythonSQL
Job Description
• Define required tags, allowed values, and tagging standards (dataset/table/column), including inheritance rules.
• Map database objects to logical names and plain-language definitions aligned to mission and functional use.
• Translate governance requirements into implementable tagging rules and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Define policy-enabling tags that support ABAC/ICAM enforcement use cases (e.g., classification, CUI/PII, dissemination/release constraints).
• Specify minimum provenance/lineage fields needed to explain source, movement, and transformations for auditability.
• Set metadata quality gates for completeness and correctness; manage and document exceptions/deviations with a clear workflow.
• Provide rules, templates, and patterns that enable automation (pattern-based tagging, rulesets, validation checks).
• Validate export structures for catalog ingestion readiness (required fields, traceability) and support JSON/XML/CSV outputs.
• Brief stakeholders, support PoC demonstrations, and capture feedback for scaling beyond the PoC dataset.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years in data architecture, data governance, or metadata management.
- Strong schema analysis and SQL skills.
- Software Development Lifecycle experience.
- Open-source tools such as PostgreSQL, Open Policy Agent is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Python and basic software development (scripting, automation, version control).
- Experience building data dictionaries/glossaries and tagging standards.
- Ability to translate governance requirements into practical rules and validation checks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with data catalog and metadata tools (e.g., Apache Atlas or equivalent).
- Familiarity with DoD data governance concepts (classification markings, CUI handling, stewardship and audit expectations).
- Experience defining lineage/provenance approaches and metadata export formats (JSON/XML/CSV).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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