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Description: Take the next steps to your professional success as Solerity is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management and Consulting Services to the U.S. Federal Government and our Intel Community. We enable our clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative and cost-effective professional services, and solutions. Solerity needs your support to help us provide these solutions and continue our path as a recognized leader in providing resources for federal agencies and the Intel Community! Requirements: All work described for the Data Architect / Metadata Specialist • 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. Required Qualifications • 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. Preferred Qualifications • 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). Tools / Technologies (PoC Baseline) • TagSteward Validator for governance validation and exception handling. • Apache Atlas (or equivalent) for catalog integration, lineage, and tag propagation. • Git-based version control and CI/CD-friendly packaging for repeatable deployments. Clearance • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance PoC Deliverables • Metadata Tagging Profile (tags, definitions, allowed values, inheritance rules). • Logical Data Dictionary (logical names/definitions mapped to key tables/columns). • Tagging Ruleset and Validation Criteria (completeness checks, correctness checks, exception handling). • Catalog Ingestion Mapping (export fields mapped to catalog-required fields; traceability/audit fields identified). • Metadata Tagging Playbook (standards, examples, review/approval workflow, and templates for repeatable scaling). EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Solerity is committed to the range of perspectives we bring to the marketplace by being an employer dedicated to hiring a highly qualified team of professionals, providing world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer’s expectations. Solerity is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Solerity is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. APPLY TODAY! Job ID # 335 Apply tot his job

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