Army VANTAGE System Architect

Noblis; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a VANTAGE System Architect to lead enterprise and data architecture on the OptiSource program for AMC's Organic Industrial Base Modernization Office. You will drive TOGAF/DoDAF-aligned architecture, cloud and API gateway design, and data ontologies within Palantir Foundry/VANTAGE.

You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team, including developers, MLOps, and government stakeholders, to deliver secure, scalable solutions while meeting IL4/IL5 requirements and Army data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of data engineering and system architecture experience.
• At least 3 years direct Palantir Foundry experience for Army/DoD programs.
• Active Secret security clearance and US citizenship are required.
• Experience interfacing with Government platform operations and end-to-end system architecture for DoD/Federal environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead ensuring OptiSource application builds within Palantir Foundry/VANTAGE.
• Coordinate with development teams and LLM Engineer to align architecture with customer requirements.
• Guide integration of predictive/decision-support capabilities while complying with Army data standards IL4/IL5.

Skills

System architecture

Data engineering

Cloud architecture

TOGAF/DoDAF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Responsibilities

As a VANTAGE System Architect for the Noblis OptiSource program supporting AMC's Organic Industrial Base Modernization Office, your responsibilitieis will include: Enterprise/solution architecture (TOGAF, DoDAF, FEAF); cloud architecture (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov); microservices/API gateway; data architecture/ontology modeling; security architecture/RMF; system of systems integration; ARB facilitation; stakeholder communication, Palantir Foundry/Vantage (Ontology, Code Repos, Pipeline Builder, Workshop); data pipeline design; ontology modeling; PySpark/Python data transformations; SQL/NoSQL; Army enterprise data standards; AMC coordination; IL4/IL5 data handling; developer SME consultation

Responsibilities

As a VANTAGE System Architect for the Noblis OptiSource program supporting AMC's Organic Industrial Base Modernization Office, your responsibilitieis will include: Enterprise/solution architecture (TOGAF, DoDAF, FEAF); cloud architecture (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov); microservices/API gateway; data architecture/ontology modeling; security architecture/RMF; system of systems integration; ARB facilitation; stakeholder communication, Palantir Foundry/Vantage (Ontology, Code Repos, Pipeline Builder, Workshop); data pipeline design; ontology modeling; PySpark/Python data transformations; SQL/NoSQL; Army enterprise data standards; AMC coordination; IL4/IL5 data handling; developer SME consultation

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the technical lead responsible for ensuring the successful build of the OptiSource application within the Palantir Foundry/VANTAGE environment, setting the technical direction
• Coordinate with the existing development team (lead developer, scrum master, product owner) and the LLM Engineer to align platform architecture decisions with evolving customer requirements
• Guide the integration of new predictive and decision-support capabilities into the VANTAGE ecosystem while maintaining compliance with Army enterprise data standards and IL4/IL5 requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years data engineering / system architecture experience
• Minimum of 3 years direct Palantir Foundry (Ontology development, pipeline construction, Workshop apps, data connectivity) for Army/DoD programs.
• Primary technical interface to Government platform operations.
• End-to-end system architecture for complex multi-tier software in DoD/Federal environments.
• Active Secret security clearance is required. US citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Army enterprise IT/logistics/analytics architecture experience preferred.
• Experience with AMC OIB/Vantage Office relationships

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on‑call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $114,390.00 - USD $178,720.00 /Yr.