Senior Enterprise Data Architect – DoD/Intelligence TS/SCI

Leidos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Tampa, FL seeks a senior Data Architect SME to lead enterprise data architecture across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will shape governance, data models, and integration strategies to support operations, intelligence, and mission planning.

Requires at least 15 years designing data architectures and holding a TS/SCI clearance. The role collaborates with engineers, cybersecurity, and planners to deliver modern data solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in enterprise data architectures or related fields for defense/large-scale environments.
• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred; DoD/IC experience advantageous.
• Experience designing data models, integration, governance, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior data architecture authority, define governance and standards.
• Design and maintain architectures for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Develop enterprise data models, metadata standards, and integration strategies.
• Lead data governance covering quality, ownership, lifecycle, and MDM.
• Oversee data integration across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Define data exchange standards, APIs, and interoperability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, data scientists, and planners.
• Assess data quality and security; propose architecture improvements.
• Create roadmaps aligned with AI/ML and modernization initiatives.
• Advise leadership on data strategy, governance, and investments.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data models and metadata

APIs and data integration

Security and access control

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT / related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Leidos in Tampa, FL seeks a senior Data Architect SME to lead enterprise data architecture across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will shape governance, data models, and integration strategies to support operations, intelligence, and mission planning.

Requires at least 15 years designing data architectures and holding a TS/SCI clearance. The role collaborates with engineers, cybersecurity, and planners to deliver modern data solutions.