Data Architect

VivSoft Technologies • Arlington, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and technically driven Data Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise data architecture supporting advanced analytics and AI/ML mission needs. This role is responsible for architecting scalable data integration frameworks, enabling AI/ML data pipelines, and ensuring secure, high-quality, and interoperable data across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data architecture, governance, and Zero Trust-aligned security principles, supporting complex data-sharing and analytics use cases in a compliant, mission-focused environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platforms
• Experience designing enterprise data architectures and integration pipelines in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics platforms
• Experience with large-scale data integration across multiple domains
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant cloud or data certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, or CDMP)

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise Data Architecture Framework aligned to mission needs
• Lead the design of data integration layers, including ingestion, transformation, and access patterns
• Enable AI/ML architectures by supporting data pipelines, feature engineering, and model lifecycle processes
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, including data classification, access control, and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with Zero Trust architecture and RMF security principles
• Support interoperability across internal and external systems through standardized data sharing approaches
• Provide subject matter expertise for data integration, analytics, and mission use cases
• Align data architecture with API strategies and broader enterprise architecture standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level