Strategic Data Architect: Cloud & Tactical Edge

Saic

Maryland

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, govern, and optimize data architectures for a modular, adaptable intelligence platform across cloud and tactical edge environments. You will serve as the technical authority, ensuring data requirements are captured and verifiable throughout the lifecycle, including DDIL considerations.

The role operates on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and remains contingent on award news in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

Eight (8+) years of progressive experience in data architecture or related field.
Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures across multi-vendor environments.
Knowledge of data modeling, ontology development, and data exchange standards.
Familiarity with Red/Blue teaming, classified multi-domain networks, and data governance.

Responsibilities

Design and govern enterprise-scale data architectures across cloud and edge environments.
Develop data layer standards, models, ontologies, and exchange specs across security domains.
Advise stakeholders and teams to ensure data requirements are captured and verifiable.
Evaluate data onboarding, logging, retrieval, and correlation services throughout the lifecycle.
Collaborate with vendors and govt stakeholders to resolve data architecture risks.