Geospatial Data Layer Engineer

NV5 Geospatial is actively recruiting a Geospatial Data Layer Engineer. Strong capabilities in designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment are required. The Geospatial Data Layer Engineer will be based at US Army Garrison Miami/US Southern Command. US citizenship, along with the ability to successfully pass a basic background check for access to US military bases, is required for employment. A successful candidate will have an active TS/SCI. 

Work Setting:

• Onsite - US Army Garrison – Miami / SOUTHCOM HQ
• Potential travel up to 5-15% of the time

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Design and manage a modular data layer architecture that supports scalable ingestion, transformation, and service of geospatial, non-geospatial, structured and unstructured data across containerized environments. 
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for real-time and batch processing of mission-relevant data, ensuring integration with both Esri and third-party analytic services. 
• Implement metadata management solutions such as tagging, schema validation, and indexing, to improve lineage tracking and facilitate governance alignment with IL4/IL5 controls. 
• Manage data access enforcement mechanisms including RBAC policies and encryption controls, consistent with NIST 800-53 Rev.5, FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity mandates. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Science, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data governance. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing data governance frameworks, implementing metadata and data cataloging solutions, and ensuring compliance with IC data security policies.
• Expertise with Esri geospatial data layers, ArcGIS Enterprise, and cloud-based geospatial services. 
• Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, NoSQL), cloud storage solutions (AWS S2, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage), and Kubernetes-hosted geospatial applications.
• Experience with tools such as Databricks Unity Catalog, Collibra, Alation, AWS Glue, or Azure Purview.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex project tasks. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA Certified Data Government Professional (DGSO), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills. 

Clearance Requirement: 

• Active TS/SCI 

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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