Top Secret Data Architect — AI/ML & Gov Cloud Expert

AGR, LLC

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

DARPAs program managers seek highly skilled SETAs to design and implement enterprise-level data architecture across defense systems. The Data Architect will develop data models, governance, and integration across classified and unclassified sources to support operation readiness and analytics.

Required are 8+ years in data architecture or related fields, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant discipline, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Eight years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise systems design.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Active Top Secret clearance required and experience in defense or high-security environments.

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-level data architecture frameworks across defense systems and platforms.
Develop data models, standards, and governance policies for quality and integrity.
Integrate data from multiple classified and unclassified sources to support readiness and analysis.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure data protection and compliance.
Support analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and real-time data processing for research and strategy.
Establish metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices.
Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for high-performance environments.
Lead data architecture reviews and provide guidance to engineering and analytics teams.
Ensure compliance with federal standards (e.g., DoD data strategy, security frameworks).