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Dark Wolf Solutions

Data Engineer - Expert

Chantilly, VA · Hybrid

$165K - $200K/yr

Dark Wolf is seeking an Expert Data Engineer to lead the architectural development, scaling, and governance of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will be responsible for designing high-throughput ...

Dark Wolf Solutions

Data Engineer - Expert

Herndon, VA · On-site

$165K - $200K/yr

Dark Wolf is seeking an Expert Data Engineer to lead the architectural development, scaling, and governance of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will be responsible for designing high-throughput ...

Dark Wolf Solutions

Data Engineer - Expert

Chantilly, VA · Hybrid

$165K - $200K/yr

Dark Wolf is seeking an Expert Data Engineer to lead the architectural development, scaling, and governance of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will be responsible for designing high-throughput ...

Cornerstone Defense

Data Engineer Expert

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer Expert Location: Herndon, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense ...

GRVTY

Data Scientist - Expert

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Multiple data formas and system interfaces * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences What Would be Nice to Have

GRVTY

Data Scientist - Expert

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Multiple data formas and system interfaces * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences What Would be Nice to Have

GRVTY

Data Scientist - Expert

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Multiple data formas and system interfaces * Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences What Would be Nice to Have

IC-CAP LLC

Expert Data Architect 112-100

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect (Expert-Level) : Overall Assignment Description : Expert-level Data Architects serve as a technical resource for strategic oversight and planning of database structural design and ...

IC-CAP LLC

Expert Data Architect 112-135

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$65.25 - $84/hr

Data Architect (Expert-Level) serves as a technical resource for strategic oversight and planning of database structural design and development. They provide technical, strategic guidance to senior ...

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How much do data expert jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for data expert in Virginia is $163,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,400.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Expert vs Data Analyst?

AspectData ExpertData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; certifications like CAP, Microsoft Data AnalystBachelor's in related fields; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst Associate
Work EnvironmentCollaborates across departments, often involved in strategic data initiativesAnalyzes data sets, creates reports, supports decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, consulting firmsBusiness, marketing, finance, healthcare sectors

While both roles involve working with data, a Data Expert typically has a broader scope, focusing on complex data strategies and cross-departmental projects. A Data Analyst primarily interprets data, creates reports, and supports operational decisions. The roles often overlap, but Data Experts usually possess more advanced skills and responsibilities.

Data Expert jobs near you
Infographic showing various Data Expert job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,603 per year, or $78.7 per hour.

Data Engineer - Expert

Dark Wolf Solutions

Chantilly, VA • Hybrid

$165K - $200K/yr

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design and implementation of distributed, high-throughput batch and streaming data platforms.

  • Optimize distributed execution engines (Spark, Trino/Presto) to handle petabyte-scale datasets under strict SLAs.

  • Establish zero-trust security controls, data lineage tools, and automated compliance scanning for regulated data environments.

Job description

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 an Expert Data Engineer to lead the architectural development, scaling, and governance of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will be responsible for designing high-throughput data meshes, establishing automated data quality frameworks, optimizing distributed compute clusters, and ensuring high resilience across air-gapped and multi-cloud networks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design and implementation of distributed, high-throughput batch and streaming data platforms.
  • Optimize distributed execution engines (Spark, Trino/Presto) to handle petabyte-scale datasets under strict SLAs.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision data platform assets across multi-cloud infrastructure.
  • Establish zero-trust security controls, data lineage tools, and automated compliance scanning for regulated data environments.
  • Act as a Technical Pod Lead, driving Agile sprint deliverables, establishing technical standards, and mentoring data engineering staff.

Qualifications:

  • Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Experience: 7-10+ years of data engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

  • Data Processing Frameworks: Expert-level mastery of Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka, Ray, and workflow orchestration engines.
  • Database Systems: Deep understanding of distributed systems internals, LSM trees, column-family stores, and lakehouse storage formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi).
  • Data Modeling: Enterprise data strategy, conceptual-to-physical data modeling, and streaming data schema contracts.
  • Programming & Scripting: Mastery of Python, Scala, SQL, and Go for high-performance data platform development.
  • Containerization: Advanced Kubernetes cluster management, custom operators for data platforms, and service mesh integration.
  • Agile Frameworks: Proven experience acting as a Technical Lead or Scrum Master directing engineering pods.
  • Multi-Cloud Architecture: Advanced experience architecting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud data platform solutions (IaC via Terraform).
  • Security Scanning Tooling: Deep understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, automated compliance testing, and secret rotation management.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, or Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer.
  • Proven track record architecting data solutions for deployment in air-gapped or high-assurance defense networks.

Position Clearance Requirement: 

US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph


Location:  Chantilly/Herndon, VA. 

Target Salary Range: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.