Data Platform Architect

I Link Communications Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

I Link Communications Inc. is seeking a Data Platform Architect to define and drive the architecture of a large-scale cloud data platform. The role focuses on enterprise data platform modernization, platform engineering, and secure, scalable multi-tenant design across agencies.

You will collaborate with Cloud Engineering, CISO, and GRC teams to embed security controls while delivering reusable platform services and data products. Hybrid work and strong leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• 10+ years building large-scale cloud data platforms.
• 7+ years in modern data architecture and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security controls for cloud data platforms (IAM, RBAC).
• Experience with IaC and DevSecOps practices to shift security left.
• Familiar with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Define target architecture for an enterprise data platform.
• Lead multi-year modernization roadmaps aligned to enterprise goals.
• Build MVP and mature cloud data platform with security guardrails.
• Partner with CISO/GRC to implement IAM, encryption and audit capabilities.
• Promote API-first, product-driven data sharing and reusable platform services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Containerized applications

Job description

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Hybrid: 1 day weekly onsite (Tue, Wed or Thursday)

Title

Data Platform Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Platform Architecture
• Define target architecture for an enterprise data platform
• Multi-year roadmap aligned to enterprise modernization initiatives
• Evaluate emerging tech while maintaining architectural consistency
• Platform Engineering
• Build MVP and mature cloud data platform over time
• Set engineering standards and operational guardrails
• Design secure multi-tenant environments capable of serving multiple agencies with data co-mingling considerations
• Partner with CISO teams to implement IAM, encryption and audit capabilities
• Enterprise enablement
• Design and build platform services instead of agency-specific implementations
• Develop onboarding patterns for agencies adopting enterprise products and services
• Ensure alignment across modernization initiatives
• Develop data products identified by Product team and AI-ready infrastructure
• Leadership
• Develop engineering best practices
• Collaborate with tech leaders across agencies and enterprise
• Partner with cloud, integration and data teams to implement enterprise data products
• Promote API-first and product-based approaches to information sharing

Desired Background And Experience

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Programming or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 10+ years of experience building large scale cloud data platforms
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in modern data architecture, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security controls for cloud data platforms, including IAM, RBAC etc.
• Proven experience building and operating cloud infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience implementing modern DevSecOps practices and champion shift-left approach to security
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, CISO and GRC teams to integrate security controls into the data platforms while maintaining clear ownership boundaries.
• Data Platform & Services experience including platforms Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, containerized applications
• Soft skills important to this role
• Effective communication of technology concept to non-tech audience
• Can start from ground up
• Think patterns and reusable capabilities
• Worked at enterprise level for data platforms supporting multiple teams across the company
• Lead through influence[SK1.1][NN1.2] not direct reports

Required Skill

• 10 yrs experience building large scale cloud data platforms
• 7 yrs hands-on experience in modern data architecture, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure
• 5 yrs experience designing and implementing enterprise security controls for cloud data platforms, including IAM, RBAC etc
• Proven experience building and operating cloud infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent)
• Partner with Cloud Engineering, CISO and GRC teams to integrate security controls into the data platforms while maintaining clear ownership boundaries
• Data Platform & Services experience including platforms Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, containerized applications
• Disclaimer: i-Link Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability.