Data Architect: Open-Architecture Cloud & Edge

SAIC; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support a modernization program delivering open-architecture intelligence capabilities across cloud and tactical edge environments. You will serve as the technical authority for designing and governing the data architecture across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include creating scalable data models, enforcing data standards, and ensuring secure data sharing across domains. Travel up to 10%; active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in data architecture/engineering with defense programs.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures across multi-vendor domains.
• Familiar with agile frameworks and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of data security and open-architecture standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern enterprise-scale data architectures for cloud and edge.
• Develop data models, ontologies, and exchange specs across domains.
• Advise stakeholders to ensure data requirements are traceable and verifiable.
• Validate data onboarding, logging, and retrieval across platforms.
• Support data config for DDIL environments and edge deployments.
• Lead data architecture discussions with vendors and government teams.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Ontology Development

Data Exchange Standards

Agile (SAFe/Scrum/Kanban)

DevSecOps

Zero Trust

MBSE

MIL-STD 2525

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/DS/IS/SE

Master's Degree preferred in DS/CS/IA

Tools

CI/CD Toolchains

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support a modernization program delivering open-architecture intelligence capabilities across cloud and tactical edge environments. You will serve as the technical authority for designing and governing the data architecture across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include creating scalable data models, enforcing data standards, and ensuring secure data sharing across domains. Travel up to 10%; active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.