Leidos

Senior Data Architect – Lead

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: AlexandriaMarylandVirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop and implement enterprise-level data strategies and architectures to enhance data acquisition and transformation
  • Design and build data governance architecture, ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements
  • Communicate data architecture approaches effectively to stakeholders and ensure adoption across teams
  • Lead the design, build, and maintenance of core data infrastructure and pipelines for the Advana platform
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of the data platform through automated end-to-end data pipelines
  • Implement data quality monitoring tools and processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency
  • Optimize data infrastructure for performance and scalability, planning for future growth
  • Document data pipelines, data models, and governance policies to ensure clarity and compliance
  • Provide direct assistance to customers, addressing inquiries and resolving technical issues
  • Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and provide regular reports on performance
  • Develop and maintain training materials and a centralized knowledge repository for data operations
  • Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework, including policy development and compliance enforcement
  • Manage user access and permissions for data tools, ensuring security and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer success and outreach initiatives
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement solutions to prevent future occurrences
  • Proactively communicate with customers regarding known issues and new features
  • Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional development

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or related roles
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks
  • Experience designing enterprise-scale data architectures in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience designing and implementing data ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics frameworks
  • Experience defining enterprise data models, metadata strategies, and lineage documentation
  • Experience integrating data architectures with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes
  • Experience with data pipeline development and data quality monitoring
  • Strong understanding of data management principles and best practices
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience in customer support and engagement initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring technical teams
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data architecturedata governancedata ingestiondata transformationdata storagedata analyticsdata pipeline developmentdata quality monitoringmetadata strategiesDevSecOps
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcustomer supportmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationtraining developmentstakeholder engagementtechnical guidanceroot cause analysis
Certifications
Top Secret (TS) clearanceSCI eligibility