Senior Data Architect — Multi-Cloud Data Platforms

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS seeks a Data Architect to lead the development of a modern data architecture strategy supporting the SAGE Team within the DARPA ITD environment. You will guide the move from IaaS databases to container-based, secure, scalable data solutions across AWS and Azure, working with diverse data sources and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes DoD security controls, cost optimization, and automated deployment patterns using IaC, with senior leadership interaction and mentorship to engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 10+ years in data architecture, database engineering, cloud architecture, or related roles.
• 5+ years designing enterprise relational database solutions (AWS RDS, cloud-native).
• Experience with container tech (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/OpenShift).
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, and configuration management.
• Experience consolidating disparate data sources into governed, cataloged platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain target-state data architecture and reference patterns for multi-cloud environments.
• Assess and modernize relational databases (SQL Server, AWS RDS) for performance, security, and cost.
• Design scalable, highly available data solutions across AWS, Azure, IL4/IL6.
• Lead architecture decisions on database modernization, containers, and data integration across environments.
• Define patterns for transitioning workloads to container-based platforms (Kubernetes).
• Establish data architecture standards for provisioning, schema, encryption, auditing, logging, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, cybersecurity, infra, DevSecOps, and stakeholders to align data solutions with mission requirements.
• Ensure DoD cybersecurity, risk management, and continuous monitoring across data platforms.
• Develop IaC, automation, and repeatable deployment patterns for data services.
• Evaluate cloud-native and open-source data technologies and produce implementation plans.
• Support architecture reviews and senior leadership briefings.
• Produce technical documentation including data models, architectures, and migration plans.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Data governance

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Management

Tools

AWS RDS

AWS services

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Terraform/GitOps

Job description

Chenega MIOS seeks a Data Architect to lead the development of a modern data architecture strategy supporting the SAGE Team within the DARPA ITD environment. You will guide the move from IaaS databases to container-based, secure, scalable data solutions across AWS and Azure, working with diverse data sources and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes DoD security controls, cost optimization, and automated deployment patterns using IaC, with senior leadership interaction and mentorship to engineers