National Security Data Architect (TS Clearance)

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DARPA seeks an IT Data Architect in Arlington, VA with 8+ years of data architecture experience to design enterprise data frameworks for defense platforms. The role spans data modeling, governance, and integration of classified sources, with emphasis on security and high‑availability data services.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL, data warehousing, cloud platforms (GovCloud/Azure Gov), and DoDAF/TOGAF frameworks, plus an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8 years of demonstrated experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise systems design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience working in defense, intelligence, or other high-security environments.
• Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL), data warehousing, and distributed data platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.).
• Knowledge of data governance, data modeling, and architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, DoDAF).
• Ability to build and maintain DevSecOps CI/CD build pipelines.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture frameworks across defense systems and platforms
• Develop data models, standards, and governance policies to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity
• Integrate data from multiple classified and unclassified sources to support operational readiness and analysis
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with security protocols and data protection regulations
• Support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and real-time data processing for research and strategic applications
• Establish metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for high-performance environments
• Lead data architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering and analytics teams
• Ensure compliance with federal standards (e.g., DoD data strategy, security frameworks, interoperability requirements)
• Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Karka)

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Enterprise systems design

SQL/NoSQL databases

TOGAF/DoDAF frameworks

DevSecOps pipelines

Cloud platforms

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL databases

Data warehousing

Hadoop/Spark

Karka

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

TOGAF

DoDAF

SPARQL

Job description

DARPA seeks an IT Data Architect in Arlington, VA with 8+ years of data architecture experience to design enterprise data frameworks for defense platforms. The role spans data modeling, governance, and integration of classified sources, with emphasis on security and high‑availability data services.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL, data warehousing, cloud platforms (GovCloud/Azure Gov), and DoDAF/TOGAF frameworks, plus an active Top Secret clearance.