Data Architect

Archer; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a Data Architect to join our Chantilly, VA team. You will architect, design, and lead data layer solutions balancing mission, technical, and security needs within a cutting-edge Big Data environment.

You will work with Sponsor and engineering teams to develop data architectures, data flows, and interfaces, while ensuring robust security and compliance. This role demands senior-level expertise and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years of IT experience.
• Experience leading large data architecture projects in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, SQL, Java, and Linux.
• Experience with the full data lifecycle from ingest through display in Big Data environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams, architects, analytic stakeholders, and Sponsor management to lead development and deployment of data layer solutions.
• Ensure data layer solutions are optimized to satisfy analytic mission requirements quickly and efficiently.
• Develop and document architectural guidance, data flows, and system interfaces for data layer teams.
• Assess feasibility of software designs, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and security mandates.
• Oversee design and development of custom or COTS data processing solutions and pipelines.
• Design, program, and modify software systems while monitoring emerging technologies for leadership.

Skills

Data architecture

Big Data

Stakeholder collaboration

Security compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

Hadoop

Elasticsearch

SQL

Java

Linux

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Architect to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The Data Architect will leverage strong technical background and architectural expertise to collaborate with the Sponsor, data layer engineering teams, and departmental stakeholders. In this role, you will architect, design, and lead the development of data layer solutions that effectively balance mission, technical, and security requirements across an innovative Big Data environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborating with technical teams, fellow architects, analytic stakeholders, and Sponsor management to architect, design, and lead the development and deployment of data layer solutions.
• Ensuring the data layer solution is continuously optimized and able to fully satisfy analytic mission requirements as rapidly and efficiently as possible.
• Developing and documenting architectural guidance, interface designs, data flows, and system interfaces for data layer engineering teams.
• Assessing the feasibility of software systems designs and plans, assuring alignment with established mission requirements and security mandates.
• Overseeing the design and development of custom solutions, as well as the evaluation, selection, and implementation of COTS solutions.
• Designing, programming, and modifying software systems and tools, while monitoring emerging technologies to present technical recommendations to senior management and technical teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• Significant experience leading increasingly complex data architecture projects in enterprise mission environments.
• Significant hands‑on experience with core enterprise technologies: Oracle, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, SQL, Java, and Linux.
• Strong experience with the full data lifecycle, from ingest through display, in Big Data environments.
• Demonstrated hands‑on data parsing and software development experience with required technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex issues across data, security, engineering, and architecture while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Sponsor’s environment.
• Familiarity with multiple data management, content management, and knowledge management solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing custom data processing tools and Big Data pipelines within complex mission environments.

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to use hands to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.