Data Architect, Agile Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Agile Defense -
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD,
US
Data Architect
Date Posted: 2024-06-25
Job description
Requisition #: DATAA004156
Job Title:Data Architect
Location: 6560 Surveillance Loop, Building 6007, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 (Hybrid)
Clearance Level:Active DoD -Interim Secret
Required Certification(s):
The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing MCSC data architecture. This position requires a deep understanding of data management principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team in developing robust data solutions including designing scalable and efficient data systems to support business objectives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Required Certifications
Required Skills
Environmental Conditions
Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. We believe several attributes are the root of our very best employees and extraordinary culture. We have named these attributes "The 6 H's" - Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Title:Data Architect
Location: 6560 Surveillance Loop, Building 6007, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 (Hybrid)
Clearance Level:Active DoD -Interim Secret
Required Certification(s):
- Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty).
- DoD IAT Level II Certification (Must obtain within 90 days of starting).
The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing MCSC data architecture. This position requires a deep understanding of data management principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead a team in developing robust data solutions including designing scalable and efficient data systems to support business objectives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain the overall data architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
- Design and implement scalable and efficient data models that support current and future business needs.
- Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define data quality standards and implement data validation processes.
- Oversee the selection, deployment, and management of databases and other data storage solutions.
- Lead the design and implementation of data integration solutions to facilitate seamless data flow across the organization.
- Plan and execute data migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and data consistency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to understand data requirements and drive solutions.
Required Certifications
- Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty).
- IATII Certification (Security +) within 90 Days of Hire.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Possess at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, in-depth knowledge of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts, proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and other database technologies.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, experience in data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing scalable and efficient data solutions.
Required Skills
- Familiarity with cloud-based data storage and processing solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., CDMP, AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty).
Environmental Conditions
- Standard Office Environment.
- Hybrid,2-3 days a week on-site.
- Light - 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
- Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull
Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. We believe several attributes are the root of our very best employees and extraordinary culture. We have named these attributes "The 6 H's" - Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
- Happy: We exhibit a positive outlook in order to create a positive environment.
- Helpful: We assist each other and pull together as teammates to deliver.
- Honest: We conduct our business with integrity.
- Humble: We recognize that success is not achieved alone, that there is always more to learn, and that no task is below us.
- Hungry: We desire to consistently improve.
- Hustle: We work hard and get after it.
These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)