Data Architect

Avalore•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Architect is responsible for designing and governing the entire data ecosystem of the War Data Platform. This person will establish the enterprise data model, define standards for data storage (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, databases), and design the architecture for data ingestion, processing pipelines (ETL/ELT), and data access. They will work closely with the GRC and security teams to ensure data governance, data quality, and data protection policies are designed into the architecture from the start. The Data Architect's primary goal is to ensure that data on the WDP is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML at scale.

Requirements

SECRET Security Clearance Required
Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CCSP, or CISSP certification (for Senior role)
Professional proficiency in English is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills
Self-starter mindset

Responsibilities

Design and govern the entire data ecosystem of the War Data Platform.
Establish the enterprise data model.
Define standards for data storage (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, databases).
Design the architecture for data ingestion, processing pipelines (ETL/ELT), and data access.
Work closely with GRC and security teams to ensure data governance, data quality, and data protection policies are designed into the architecture from the start.
Ensure that data on the WDP is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), enabling advanced analytics and AI/ML at scale.