SAIC · Reston, Virginia, US, US
Join SAIC as an Enterprise Data Architect to architect advanced cross-program solutions that automate data management and curation, supporting the National Security enterprise. You will shape future system planning, provide oversight of development contractors, and drive technical and architectural direction for data evolution roadmaps using AWS technology stack.
About the Role
SAIC is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services for a critical position on SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will provide specialized engineering expertise supporting the acquisition of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) cloud-based data framework services across multiple security enclaves. SAIC's client is tasked with leading the integration of mission focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation and information sharing. The qualified candidate will assist and advise Government managers to develop and maintain a comprehensive data architecture to support strategic decision-making and align with mission objectives. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Chantilly, VA, with a target salary range of $160,001 - $200,000. You will be part of a mission-driven team that impacts national security through innovative data architecture and systems engineering.
What You Will Do
Architect advanced cross-program solutions that automate data management and curation; performing solution engineering, integrated architecture development, and operational integration of multi-INT tools and data that directly shape mission outcomes across the full breadth of the National Security enterprise.
Shape future system planning to meet urgent National Security priorities by providing oversight of development contractors to ensure alignment with mission needs.
Provide specialized systems engineering and operations expertise supporting definition, development and integration of multi-intelligence (multi-INT) software capabilities.
Gather and decompose requirements, guiding stakeholders to best-practices in building modern data solutions predominantly using the AWS technology stack.
Drive technical and architectural direction of data evolution roadmap that includes data ingestion, storage, reporting, MLS solutions, RBAC/ABAC access controls, security markings, and data science analytics.
Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design.
Develop briefings and documentation material including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them.
Support SAFe agile process evolution across Government teams, development contractors, user engagement teams, and stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor degree in business, engineering, science, or related discipline and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret Clearance with CI Polygraph.
3+ years of experience in data modeling and/or data architecture.
Strong engineering background with knowledge of cloud software architectures, data management practices and IC/DOD ontologies.
Experience supporting system architecture, design or development in an AWS/C2S environment.
Domain knowledge in Agile software development practices.
Demonstrated capability and success working in team environments.
Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high-tempo environment.
Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
If you are a data architect with a passion for national security and a proven track record in cloud-based data architecture, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply today to join SAIC’s mission-driven team.