The IoT / Edge Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,918 - 177,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is looking for an IoT / Edge Architect in Bethesda, Maryland, to lead the design of IoT solutions supporting the client’s mission-critical objectives. The role involves architecting and managing secure IoT environments and requires significant experience in distributed systems and IoT/edge platforms, particularly AWS.

The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree and extensive experience in technical roles, including at least 5 years as a senior architect.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, with 5+ years in a senior role.
• 5+ years of experience in IoT or edge platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure IoT/Edge solutions.
• Oversee AWS GovCloud setup for compliance.
• Implement secure management for IoT devices.

Skills

Distributed systems

Embedded software

IoT architectures

Security controls for IoT

AWS IoT

Python

C/C++

Go

Java

Device management

Education

Master's degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

AWS IoT Device Management

Job description

Job Summary

The IoT / Edge Architect will serve as the technical lead for the design, integration, and management of secure, scalable IoT and edge computing solutions supporting the client. This role is responsible for architecting the ingestion, processing, and secure management of dosimeter and sensor data from distributed edge devices through AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with DoD Impact Level 4 (IL4) and FedRAMP requirements. The architect will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and stakeholders—to deliver resilient, compliant, and high‑performing IoT solutions that support mission‑critical and safety objectives.

We are currently seeking a IoT / Edge Architect to join our team in Bethesda (REMOTE), Maryland (US‑MD), United States (US).

Job Duties

• IoT/Edge Solution Architecture: Lead the technical strategy and design for inheriting, integrating, and modernizing client’s IoT‑based radiation exposure tracking environment. Define requirements for data ingestion, modeling, system interoperability, and secure device management.
• Cloud Integration & Compliance: Architect and oversee AWS GovCloud landing zone setup, ensuring government compliance, secure network segmentation, and adherence to DoD CC SRG IL4 standards. Define and enforce cloud security configurations, policies, and audit requirements.
• Device Management & Security: Implement secure onboarding, provisioning, and lifecycle management for IoT devices (e.g., dosimeters, gateways) using AWS IoT Device Management, X.509 certificates, and mTLS. Oversee certificate rotation, anomaly detection, and device posture monitoring via AWS IoT Device Defender.
• Data Pipeline & Processing: Design and optimize data flows from edge devices to cloud storage (S3), message queues (SQS), and processing layers (Lambda, Glue, Aurora). Ensure data encryption at rest and in transit, and implement robust ETL pipelines for legacy and real‑time data.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Guide DevSecOps teams in automating infrastructure deployment (IaC), compliance checks, and continuous monitoring using AWS‑native tools (CloudFormation, Config, CloudWatch, Security Hub).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the senior technical representative in engagements with stakeholders, client, and NTT DATA leadership. Communicate architecture decisions, risks, and solution trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, technical artifacts, and processes to enable seamless scaling and knowledge continuity across future task orders.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.
• Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience in distributed systems, embedded software, or edge/IoT architectures, including 5 years in a senior or lead architect role.
• Minimum 5 years of design and implementation experience with IoT or edge platforms, including development of device‑to‑gateway communication, edge processing pipelines, and secure device‑management workflows.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with modern programming languages used in IoT/edge systems (such as Python, C/C++, Go, or Java).
• Minimum 3 years of experience architecting solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including at least 1 year deploying or designing AWS IoT, AWS Greengrass, or equivalent edge‑compute frameworks.
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying security controls for IoT/edge systems, including certificate‑based authentication, secure firmware update processes, FIPS‑compliant cryptography, and RBAC/IAM models.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing containerized or microservices‑based architectures.
• Minimum 2 years integrating edge or IoT systems into secure CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment frameworks, and environment‑as‑code configurations.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS IoT, AWS Greengrass, or Azure IoT Edge in regulated or mission‑critical environments.
• Background supporting DoD, DHS, or other federal programs involving operational technology or field‑deployed sensing devices.
• Familiarity with Navy or government cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, STIGs, and supply‑chain‑risk controls for connected devices.
• Experience designing IoT or edge solutions involving environmental constraints such as intermittent connectivity, constrained compute, or ruggedized hardware.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—DevSecOps, cybersecurity, test automation, data engineering, and device engineering—within an Agile delivery model.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, IoT‑related certifications, security certifications such as CISSP or CCSP).

Compensation & Benefits

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for this remote role. The starting pay range is $95,918 - $177,625. The position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. It is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits.

Job Information

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Cloud, Developer, Solution Architect, Embedded, Testing, Technology

EEO Statement

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For more information on EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.