Senior Azure Data Architect

IBR•Rockledge, FL

8d•Remote

About The Position

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking – where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let’s Make It Real! The Senior Azure Data Architect must be able to meet the key criteria below: Location: 100% remote. This is a United States based position, and candidates must reside in the continental United States to be eligible for employment. Years’ Experience: 10+ years professional experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required Employment Type: Full Time Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone. Key Skills: Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques. Must have strong expertise in the Azure Cloud environment Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation, analysis, and modeling Must have an active CompTIA Security+ certification Position Overview IBR is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Architect with expertise in Azure to spearhead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions for a project supporting the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The Data Architect will be responsible for identifying opportunities to leverage data to improve Human Resource (HR) processes, developing predictive models, and creating actionable insights for USMC leadership. The role will involve providing assistance to a team of data scientists, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring that all data science activities align with USMC strategic goals.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field experience
Active Secret security clearance
Active CompTIA Security+ certification
Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Machine Learning, Databricks, Logic Apps, AI Foundry).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, PySpark
Strong proficiency in Python or similar language and SQL for data preparation, analysis, and modeling
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Hands on experience with Microsoft Dataverse for data storage and management.
Strong experience with data extraction, cleaning, and transformation (ETL) processes.
Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Machine Learning, Databricks, Logic Apps, AI Foundry).
Strong understanding of database technologies and SQL.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate) is a plus.
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a data science strategy for the project, aligning with USMC’s strategic goals and objectives.
Work with USMC stakeholders to identify opportunities to leverage data to improve HR processes, such as recruitment, retention, training, and performance management.
Lead the exploration and analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to understand data quality, gaps, and potential enhancements.
Design, develop, and validate predictive models using machine learning algorithms and statistical techniques.
Deploy and maintain machine learning models in a production environment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Create compelling data visualizations using tools such as Power BI to communicate insights to stakeholders.
Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, providing technical guidance and support.
Collaborate with other teams, including software developers, system architects, and business analysts, and to integrate data science solutions.
Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing data validation and cleansing processes.
Ensure that all data science activities comply with relevant USMC and DoD regulations and security policies.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in data science and machine learning and explore new technologies and techniques to improve HR processes.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of data science processes, models, and results.

Benefits

Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance
3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401k matching
Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees
Supplemental insurance options
Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts
Wellness incentives
Reimbursement for professional development and certifications
Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression
Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance