<p>We are looking for a highly motivated User Experience Designer II to join our team in Seattle. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to create impactful and user-centered designs that enhance customer experiences. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advocating for customer needs, driving design strategies, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement user-centered design strategies using tools like personas and journey maps to enhance product experiences.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define business and feature requirements through data analysis, usability studies, and market research.</p><p>• Create detailed process flows, wireframes, and design mockups to conceptualize and communicate interaction behaviors effectively.</p><p>• Facilitate workshops and design sessions to align diverse stakeholders and drive consensus on user experience strategies.</p><p>• Present design concepts and solutions to various audiences, including executives, product teams, and user experience groups.</p><p>• Advocate for best practices in user interface design and usability principles to ensure high-quality outcomes.</p><p>• Utilize Figma to design and iterate on web-based applications and software interfaces efficiently.</p><p>• Manage multiple projects in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of design artifacts and solutions.</p><p>• Provide guidance to technical teams on implementing design solutions that align with usability standards.</p><p>• Continuously research and stay updated on industry trends to inform and refine design strategies.</p>
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Software Architect who can both deliver and “sell” the technical vision—someone who is equally comfortable architecting solutions and communicating them to business stakeholders and executives. You will create architecture blueprints, define application frameworks, and guide the integration of applications across a complex enterprise ecosystem. This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear verbal/written communication, and the ability to discuss emerging technologies and their practical application.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy aligned to business and IT goals.</li><li>Solution Delivery Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications—from ideation and design through deployment and operational support.</li><li>Systems Integration: Define and validate integration patterns across platforms and systems for high availability and interoperability (APIs, microservices, messaging).</li><li>Cloud Architecture: Architect cloud‑native and hybrid solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, optimizing for scalability, security, reliability, and cost.</li><li>Technical Evangelism: Present architecture options and trade‑offs to stakeholders; “sell the vision” and secure alignment across technical and non‑technical audiences.</li><li>Standards & Governance: Produce architecture documentation (technical specs, process flows, integration patterns); contribute to standards, guardrails, and best practices.</li><li>Performance & Reliability: Guide teams on non‑functional requirements (performance, security, observability, availability, DR).</li><li>Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and operations; mentor developers and influence sprint goals, estimates (including sprint pointing), and delivery quality.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Senior Cloud Security & Solutions Delivery SME</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 1 day onsite per week)</p><p> <strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain a Public Trust</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 – month contract, open for extension or conversion </p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Starting at $70 hr W2 </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>An experienced <strong>Senior Security Architect & Solutions Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME)</strong> is needed to design and guide the implementation of advanced cloud security solutions across a federal environment. This role supports cybersecurity operations by applying Zero Trust principles, strengthening defense‑in‑depth strategies, and securing cloud‑hosted environments. The SME will conduct cloud application assessments, provide architectural guidance, and support emerging cloud technologies such as AI, IoT, RPA, blockchain, and quantum computing.</p><p>This position requires deep expertise in cloud security architecture, Zero Trust frameworks, and the delivery of secure, scalable solutions across multiple cloud service providers.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for enterprise security and Zero Trust architecture initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement cloud security architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.</li><li>Lead and oversee cloud security design, controls, and architectural frameworks.</li><li>Offer technical leadership for Zero Trust and security architecture activities.</li><li>Create cloud security architecture roadmaps and long-term strategies.</li><li>Support cloud deployments including private, hybrid, and on‑premises virtualization environments.</li><li>Design security event visibility, logging, and telemetry solutions for cloud environments.</li><li>Provide oversight and design guidance for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions.</li><li>Define network security requirements, policies, and controls.</li><li>Apply network segmentation and defense‑in‑depth approaches to cloud architectures.</li><li>Incorporate OT/IoT security requirements into architectural designs.</li><li>Develop scope, cost estimates, and implementation plans for security tool deployments.</li><li>Assess and evaluate new cloud security products and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide hands‑on cyber expertise across compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure systems engineering. The role supports complex networks and systems (including multi‑classification environments), integrates cybersecurity into IT/communications platforms, and guides cross‑functional technical teams. This position is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires eligibility for a Public Trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cyber Engineering & Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct and review technical cybersecurity assessments.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards; recommend mitigations.</li><li>Perform research, design evaluation, technical development, and system integration planning.</li></ul><p>Security Operations & Monitoring</p><ul><li>Perform and maintain vulnerability scans; produce clear reports and metrics.</li><li>Track and report IAVM (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management) compliance.</li><li>Maintain a curated library of security audit tools and procedures for testing, internal audits, incident response, and diagnosis.</li></ul><p>Risk Management & Authorization</p><ul><li>Maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) records and supporting artifacts.</li><li>Manage and report POA& M (Plan of Action & Milestones) compliance.</li><li>Review C& A (Certification & Accreditation) documentation for completeness and compliance.</li></ul><p>Architecture, Integration & Leadership</p><ul><li>Integrate cybersecurity requirements with IT and communications systems.</li><li>Guide/coordinate activities of penetration testers, incident handlers, cyber analysts, and product support teams.</li><li>Lead or contribute to complex cyber, engineering, and architecture tasks; mentor technical staff as needed.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance optimization of enterprise databases. This role supports mission‑critical data platforms across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL environments—both on‑premises and in the cloud.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly skilled in managing large, high‑availability MySQL and PostgreSQL environments, experienced in SQL Server and Oracle administration, and adept at driving automation, architecture planning, and operational excellence across multiple database systems.</p><p>You will work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize performance, streamline deployments, and ensure seamless data operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Database Platform Administration</p><ul><li>Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS)</li><li>Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure</li><li>Administer SQL Server clustering, replication, and high‑availability solutions</li><li>Manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in high‑availability, large‑scale environments</li><li>Maintain Oracle databases, including RAC, Data Guard, OEM, and RMAN backup strategies</li></ul><p>Performance, Reliability & Monitoring</p><ul><li>Monitor and maintain database performance, integrity, and security</li><li>Analyze query execution plans and optimize SQL queries</li><li>Identify and resolve deadlocks and slow‑running queries</li><li>Perform index tuning, statistics updates, and consistency checks</li><li>Utilize monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Performance Monitor, OEM, shell scripts)</li></ul><p>Upgrades, Migrations & Patching</p><ul><li>Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations</li><li>Support on‑premises to Azure migrations</li><li>Manage Azure Managed Instances and cloud‑based databases (Azure, AWS RDS, EC2)</li><li>Implement DR testing, backups, restorations, and failover validation</li></ul><p>Security & Compliance</p><ul><li>Apply database security measures including TDE, auditing, and access controls</li><li>Ensure compliance with STIG, encryption, and regulatory standards</li><li>Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, and audit trails</li></ul><p>Documentation & Reporting</p><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive database documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and change logs</li><li>Generate reports for performance metrics, growth trends, capacity planning, and utilization</li></ul><p>Operational Support</p><ul><li>Provide Tier 3 support for database‑related incidents</li><li>Participate in on‑call rotations</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve platform‑level and integration‑level issues</li></ul>
<p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren't just "moving data"; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Lead PP& C Engineer to oversee the design, configuration, and management of advanced Microsoft 365 environments in Reston, Virginia. This role is ideal for a systems engineering expert with a passion for driving innovation, enabling user productivity, and ensuring secure and efficient technology adoption. You will collaborate across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and contribute to the growth of organizational capabilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and configure scalable Microsoft 365 environments to enhance organizational efficiency.<br>• Lead the integration of AI-driven tools, including Copilot, to modernize workflows and improve productivity.<br>• Provide expert-level support and guidance for SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power Apps usage.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine collaborative solutions.<br>• Conduct user training and enablement sessions to maximize technology adoption and engagement.<br>• Monitor and address Microsoft 365 resources, including Service Health, Message Center, and Secure Score, to ensure optimal performance and security.<br>• Diagnose and resolve complex system and application issues effectively.<br>• Research and implement new Microsoft 365 features, tools, and best practices to enhance system capabilities.<br>• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, requirements, and testing procedures.<br>• Mentor less experienced engineers to foster skill development and drive team improvements.
<p>Business Intelligence Developer</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Clearance:</strong> Must hold an <strong>active DOJ Public Trust</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Citizenship:</strong> <strong>U.S. Citizenship required</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Seeking a Business Intelligence Developer to lead the development and delivery of high‑impact reports and dashboards supporting Federal Government clients. This role focuses on building scalable, high‑performance analytics solutions using Microsoft Power BI and Azure‑based data services in a cloud environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience partnering with business stakeholders, translating data needs into actionable insights, and supporting enterprise reporting platforms.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Work directly with stakeholders to gather and document reporting and analytics requirements and provide ongoing user support</li><li>Design, develop, and deliver operational and analytical reports, dashboards, visualizations, and data extracts using Power BI and related query tools</li><li>Reengineer existing Power BI and SSRS reports to source data from Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL Managed Instance</li><li>Analyze existing ETL logic and data sources, including SQL Server databases and SSAS cubes, to understand and implement required data transformations</li><li>Monitor and optimize report performance by tuning DAX queries, Power Query, data models, visual components, and caching strategies</li><li>Leverage Azure data services such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, and Analysis Services to deliver efficient and scalable reporting solutions</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts, data modelers, data architects, and data engineers to support data model design and data transformations</li><li>Design and implement processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality across reports and analytics</li><li>Support Power BI administration, including workspace management, access controls, apps, gateways, cloud data source connections, and usage monitoring</li><li>Ensure reporting solutions align with established data governance policies and procedures</li><li>Incorporate AI and ML capabilities, including Power BI Copilot, to enhance analytics and reporting workflows</li><li>Assist the Help Desk with incident and problem management related to reporting and analytics</li><li>Support end user training and adoption of reporting tools</li><li>Actively participate in Agile DevOps processes, including Program Increment planning</li><li>Maintain continuous learning to stay current with evolving BI and cloud technologies</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join our team in Maryland. In this role, you will oversee Salesforce administration, develop business intelligence solutions, and create custom reports to support informed decision-making. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and configure the Salesforce platform to ensure optimal functionality.</p><p>• Design and implement automated workflows to streamline business processes.</p><p>• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports within Salesforce to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Align business intelligence strategies with enterprise data management practices.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to create custom reports tailored to organizational needs.</p><p>• Analyze data using Power BI or Tableau to support business objectives.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to best practices in data governance and reporting.</p><p>• Provide technical expertise and support for BI-related tools and technologies.</p><p>• Stay updated on the latest advancements in Salesforce and BI technologies to drive innovation.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, optimization, and maintenance of our organization's databases. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical data-driven initiatives and support organizational goals through effective database management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the administration and performance of organizational databases to ensure reliability and data accuracy.<br>• Develop and implement dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support recruitment, engagement, revenue forecasting, and operational strategies.<br>• Establish and enforce data governance policies, quality standards, and documentation to maintain data integrity.<br>• Monitor database performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.<br>• Supervise database-related projects, including special assignments, to support organizational objectives.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to database staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.<br>• Analyze data systems and identify opportunities for process optimization and increased accuracy in revenue tracking.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver customized solutions to meet business needs.<br>• Ensure the security and confidentiality of organizational data through robust database management practices.
