Data Architect, SME

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Data Architect SME to join our team in the greater DMV area supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data architecture reference models integration patterns data standards and governance constructs to enable secure scalable analytics and application ecosystems across cloud hybrid and distributed environments.
• Review and adjudicate enterprise data models schemas data flows and modernization roadmaps to ensure alignment with Agile/DevSecOps PDLC/SDLC DoDAF and DoD/Army policy frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on ERP transitions interoperability constraints data quality risk and architectural tradeoffs impacting Force Management PPBE GFM DI and modeling & simulation initiatives.
• Integrate RMF controls STIG/CVM considerations DoDAF viewpoints and auditability requirements into data architecture decisions and solution designs.
• Establish secure crossdomain data exchange strategies data labeling/releasability controls and defensible data sharing patterns supporting SOC CIRT threat intelligence and vulnerability management workflows.
• Define enterprise data performance metrics cataloging/taxonomy standards master data management practices and data lineage/traceability processes.
• Coordinate with system application cloud and security teams to validate data interfacing ETL/ELT pipelines ingestion normalization and retention strategies.
• Produce architecture artifacts decision packages data roadmaps and executive briefs to support portfolio modernization and funding decisions.
• Lead data architecture governance boards mentor data engineering teams and drive continuous improvement of data practices and tooling.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Masters degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Software Engineering or a related field; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (example: Enterprise Architect (Advanced) Playlist); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CISSO CISSPISSAP CISSPISSEP GCIA GCLD GCSA GICSP).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Data architecture enterprise architecture or systems engineering experience with at least 7 years leading data architecture for large or regulated organizations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data modeling metadata management MDM data catalogs ETL/ELT design data lineage and data quality frameworks.
  • Handson knowledge of integration patterns APIs messaging/streaming platforms cloud data services (AWS/Azure/GCP) and analytics platforms.
  • Strong understanding of RMF/ATO impacts on data flows STIG/CVM implications DoDAF artifact production and audit/evidence requirements.
  • Proven ability to produce decisiongrade data roadmaps CONOPS ROMs/COAs and executive briefings; strong stakeholder facilitation skills.

• Desired:

  • Expert certifications (preferred): CASP AWS Professional or similar cloud/data professional credentials.
  • Prior DoD/ARNG data architecture or enterprise program experience and familiarity with Army forcemanagement and PPBE data domains.
  • Experience implementing secure crossdomain/datasharing solutions and enterprise data governance at scale.

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.