Senior Data Architect SME | Enterprise Data & Analytics

Quest Oracle Community; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Data Architect SME in Tampa, FL to lead enterprise data architecture and governance for high-impact defense initiatives. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and experience designing scalable, secure data environments across cloud and on‑premises deployments.

You will mentor teams and shape data strategies aligned with modernization goals. Responsibilities include establishing standards, models, metadata, and integration strategies; collaborating with engineers and analysts; and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years designing enterprise data architectures and governance programs.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and data integration strategies.
• Proven ability to lead data governance, metadata management, and information governance initiatives.
• Strong written and executive communication skills.
• Background advising senior leadership on architecture investments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for enterprise data architecture and governance.
• Design data models and integration strategies across varied data sources.
• Develop data exchange standards, APIs, and interoperability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and analytics teams to support missions.
• Develop roadmaps aligning cloud services and modernization initiatives.
• Produce executive-level architecture documentation and decision plans.
• Mentor staff on data architecture principles and emerging technologies.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

Data modeling

Cloud platforms

ETL/ELT

APIs & messaging

Data platforms

Security & access control

TOGAF/DoDAF

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Leidos seeks a Data Architect SME in Tampa, FL to lead enterprise data architecture and governance for high-impact defense initiatives. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and experience designing scalable, secure data environments across cloud and on‑premises deployments.

You will mentor teams and shape data strategies aligned with modernization goals. Responsibilities include establishing standards, models, metadata, and integration strategies; collaborating with engineers and analysts; and