Data Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Data Specialist jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in federal contracting, defense, financial services, and healthcare information technology, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through senior data engineer. The heaviest hiring activity is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where established employers including Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Capital One continuously recruit data specialists across database management, business intelligence, and data governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.
AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.
Key job responsibilities
As a Data Center Security Manager (individual contributor) you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance. Your constant vigilance will discover physical security gaps and shortcomings, which you will drive to fix immediately. You will interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning. You will extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data. You will make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls. You will direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions. You will write and implement security process and procedures. Your position will require you to write reports, create presentations and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years experience in access control and video surveillance software applications (eg. LENEL or C-cure)
- 2+ years experience working in a facility and observing security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.
- 1+ years experience driving campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms, experience working with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics, experience investigating accidents, thefts, disturbances, discrepancies.
- 2+ years overseeing security sub contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls.
- 1+ years experience overseeing security construction projects.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Manassas - 28.89 - 50.52 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services (AWS) serves customers and developers who rely on storage, compute, and our other service capabilities. Our customers trust us to handle their data with air-tight security measures, which is something that we guarantee.
AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Data Center Security Manager to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.
Key job responsibilities
As a Data Center Security Manager (individual contributor) you will be tasked with driving operational security excellence in several separate facilities located within a short driving distance. Your constant vigilance will discover physical security gaps and shortcomings, which you will drive to fix immediately. You will interface and direct vendors involved in new security construction, repairs, daily security operations and patrols, and planning. You will extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at hard data. You will make suggestions on improving electronic surveillance and access controls. You will direct efforts to educate data center occupants on false alarm reductions. You will write and implement security process and procedures. Your position will require you to write reports, create presentations and communicate with management on the status of physical security operations.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience overseeing security operations and working with security vendors/contractors
- Experience with access control and CCTV systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years experience in access control and video surveillance software applications (eg. LENEL or C-cure)
- 2+ years experience working in a facility and observing security gaps in physical barriers, security officer procedure, policies, surveillance equipment, and alarm points.
- 1+ years experience driving campaigns to reduce nuisance alarms, experience working with workflow ticketing and extraction of performance metrics, experience investigating accidents, thefts, disturbances, discrepancies.
- 2+ years overseeing security sub contractors that provide guards, electronic security systems, door construction, door repair, fencing, and access controls.
- 1+ years experience overseeing security construction projects.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Manassas - 28.89 - 50.52 USD hourly
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in data science, information systems, statistics, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as Python or R
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Understanding of data governance, data quality standards, and compliance frameworks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating data findings to stakeholders
Data Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data specialist in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a data specialist, so the path centers on education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers in Northern Virginia and Richmond hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or statistics. Building proficiency in SQL, Python, and a major BI platform, and earning vendor-recognized credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, positions candidates well for Virginia's federal contracting and finance sectors.
Which companies hire data specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring data specialists in Virginia right now include Amazon Web Services, Booz Allen Hamilton, and BTS Software Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors in Northern Virginia means many of these roles support government clients and may require or prefer candidates eligible for security clearance.
Which Virginia cities have the most data specialist jobs?
Springfield, Arlington, and McLean account for the largest share of data specialist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and a massive defense contracting ecosystem drives volume in that corridor, while Richmond's growing financial services and health systems sector anchors demand there, and Hampton Roads reflects the region's strong military and logistics data infrastructure.
Are there remote data specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields, since data specialist work is almost entirely desk-based and output is digital. About 30% of data specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to distributed work. Roles focused on reporting, analytics, and data pipeline maintenance tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring access to secure government systems are more likely to mandate on-site work.
How can I get hired as a data specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior data analyst or data associate role, which many Virginia employers use as an onboarding tier for new graduates. Large Northern Virginia contractors such as Leidos and SAIC, and Richmond-based financial institutions including Capital One, run structured rotational or associate programs that admit candidates without prior full-time experience. Completing a credible portfolio of SQL and Python projects, earning a foundational certification such as Google Data Analytics, and targeting analyst roles adjacent to your existing background in operations, finance, or healthcare administration opens the door fastest in Virginia's market.
Where can I find and apply to data specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to data specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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