26-1120: Data Architect - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc. in the DC Metro area seeks an experienced Data Architect to develop enterprise data architectures, governance, and integration strategies supporting analytics, AI/ML, and modernization.

You will shape reference architectures and data exchange standards. Applicants should hold TS security clearance with SCI eligibility, a related bachelor’s degree (master preferred), and 8+ years of cloud architecture experience across AWS/Azure.

Qualifications

• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; Master preferred.
• 8+ years of cloud architecture experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud platforms.
• Understanding of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and cloud governance.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise data reference architectures and integration frameworks.
• Define metadata, master data, and data exchange standards.
• Design AI/ML data governance frameworks and feature store architectures.
• Establish training data lineage, provenance tracking, and metadata registries.
• Define architectures supporting synthetic data generation and cross-domain data sharing.
• Support implementation of data governance and compliance requirements.
• Develop data architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/multi-cloud

Networking knowledge

Cybersecurity

Architecture documentation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Data Architect

Job ID: 26-1120
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Location: DC Metro

Who We Are

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Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do

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At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do

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The Data Architect develops enterprise data architectures, governance frameworks, and data integration strategies supporting analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise modernization objectives.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop enterprise data reference architectures and integration frameworks
• Define metadata, master data, and data exchange standards.
• Design AI/ML data governance frameworks and feature store architectures.
• Establish training data lineage, provenance tracking, and metadata registries.
• Define architectures supporting synthetic data generation and cross-domain data sharing.
• Support implementation of data governance and compliance requirements.
• Develop data architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.

What You’ll Need

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 8+ years of cloud architecture experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud platforms.
• Understanding of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and cloud governance.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With

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• Experience with AI/ML data management and governance.
• Familiarity with cloud-native data platforms.
• Industry certifications in data architecture or governance.
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent preferred. AWS or Azure data specialty certification preferred

Salary Range: $120k - $147k