Data & Integration Architect

Job Description: • Design enterprise data models, schemas, and data contracts for cross-system interoperability. • Architect integration flows across CMS, E-EFMP, analytics systems, APIs, and shared services. • Lead design of ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformation logic, and data ingestion processes. • Develop event-driven architectures leveraging queues, messaging, and asynchronous workflows. • Govern data mapping, lineage tracking, metadata strategy, and data quality standards. • Collaborate with API architects to ensure consistent data contracts across integration layers. • Define standards for data exchange, payload formatting, versioning, and schema evolution. • Ensure all data and integration designs align with IL5 cloud security, RMF controls, and Zero Trust principles. • Oversee data migration planning, modernization strategy, and cross-system interface redesigns. • Support analytics teams with data modeling, warehouse integration, and dataset provisioning. • Produce enterprise data architecture documents, diagrams, and reference materials. • Participate in architecture review boards, modernization planning, and cross-team technical discussions. Requirements: • Must hold an active Top Secret clearance • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field • Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture, integration engineering, or enterprise system architecture • Experience designing data models, ETL pipelines, and event-driven data architectures • Experience supporting cross-system integrations, API data flows, or large-scale data ecosystems • Strong understanding of enterprise data modeling, schema design, and metadata strategies • Experience designing integration workflows using APIs, messaging, and middleware platforms • Knowledge of ETL/ELT tools, pipelines, and data transformation frameworks • Understanding of event-driven architectures (pub/sub, message queues, streaming platforms) • Strong familiarity with AWS GovCloud IL5 data services and secure cloud architectures • Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF controls, and Zero Trust data protection • Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline • Ability to design complex data and integration solutions spanning multiple systems • Strong leadership and ability to drive enterprise-wide data architecture alignment • Required: ITIL v4 Foundation, CompTIA Security+ • Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Data architecture or engineering certifications, CISSP, CISM, or other advanced security certifications Benefits: • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Remote work options Apply tot his job