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Leidos

Enterprise Data Architect

Leidos

Enterprise Data Architect designing Leidos’ hybrid-cloud data mesh for air traffic management. Defining governance, streaming pipelines, migration, and AI-first engineering practices.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data mesh architecture design and implementation, with a strong focus on real-time data pipeline development and data governance frameworks. Proficient in managing complex operational data systems and ensuring data quality and compliance in aviation environments.

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Data Mesh Architecture DesignEvent Streaming Expertise (Apache Kafka)Real-Time Data Pipeline DesignData Governance Framework DevelopmentDistributed Data Systems Architecture

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Hard Skills
Data ArchitectureData Integration StrategyAdvanced Data ModelingSchema GovernanceData Lineage ImplementationSQL Database TechnologiesNoSQL Database TechnologiesReal-Time Processing ArchitecturesData Quality StandardsLatency Management Strategies
Tools & Technologies
Apache KafkaCloud-Native Data Services (AWS/Azure)Data Cataloging SolutionsLeidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP)DataOps Automation Tools
Industry Keywords
Aviation Data SystemsFAA Data SystemsGDPR ComplianceMaster Data Management (MDM)Operational Data Semantics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ApacheAWSAzureCloudKafkaNoSQLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define the data mesh architecture, including domain boundaries and data products
  • Establish the enterprise data governance framework and standards
  • Design real-time streaming data pipelines for operational aviation data
  • Architect event-driven data integration patterns across platform services
  • Define data product standards including contracts, quality, and discoverability
  • Develop the data integration strategy across legacy and modern systems
  • Plan and oversee legacy data migration to the new platform architecture
  • Establish data quality standards, monitoring, and remediation processes
  • Coordinate cross-ART data architecture decisions and dependencies
  • Implement metadata management and data cataloging solutions
  • Define data architecture for operational ATC data, including real-time processing pipelines and low-latency data access patterns
  • Establish schema governance and data contract management ensuring interoperability across modernized and legacy services
  • Design latency management strategies for time-critical ATC data flows supporting real-time operational decisions
  • Implement data lineage tracking from source operational systems through processing to consumption
  • Identify and apply AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and emerging software engineering practices to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery
  • Support development of Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP), a hybrid cloud data mesh platform for next-generation air traffic management and aviation services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant data architecture experience or 10+ years with a Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • Enterprise data architecture leadership for large-scale platforms
  • Data mesh architecture design and implementation experience
  • Data governance framework development and enforcement
  • Event streaming expertise (Apache Kafka or equivalent) at scale
  • Real-time data pipeline design for mission-critical applications
  • Expertise across SQL and NoSQL database technologies
  • Distributed data systems architecture and performance optimization
  • Advanced data modeling for complex operational domains
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship required; subject to government background investigation
  • Experience with real-time data processing architectures and low-latency streaming systems
  • Knowledge of operational data semantics in complex system environments
  • Experience with schema governance, data contracts, and data lineage implementation
  • Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
  • Preferred: Aviation or FAA data systems experience
  • Preferred: Graph database design and implementation
  • Preferred: Data lake architecture and governance
  • Preferred: Master data management (MDM) strategy and tools
  • Preferred: GDPR and data privacy compliance experience
  • Preferred: Cloud-native data services (AWS/Azure)
  • Preferred: DataOps and data pipeline automation
  • Preferred: Experience with ATC or aviation operational data systems and real-time processing requirements
  • Preferred: Knowledge of data architecture patterns for safety-critical operational environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Leidos Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 10,000+ employees Founded 1969 🏥 Healthcare 💼 Consulting 📦 Logistics Healthcare
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  • Logistics Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications. Enterprise Data Architect 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Gaithersburg – Hybrid 💵 $131.3k - $237.3k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🚰 Data Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor 👻 Ghost score 0% Apache AWS Azure Cloud Kafka NoSQL SQL Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
  • Define the data mesh architecture, including domain boundaries and data products
  • Establish the enterprise data governance framework and standards
  • Design real-time streaming data pipelines for operational aviation data
  • Architect event-driven data integration patterns across platform services
  • Define data product standards including contracts, quality, and discoverability
  • Develop the data integration strategy across legacy and modern systems
  • Plan and oversee legacy data migration to the new platform architecture
  • Establish data quality standards, monitoring, and remediation processes
  • Coordinate cross-ART data architecture decisions and dependencies
  • Implement metadata management and data cataloging solutions
  • Define data architecture for operational ATC data, including real-time processing pipelines and low-latency data access patterns
  • Establish schema governance and data contract management ensuring interoperability across modernized and legacy services
  • Design latency management strategies for time-critical ATC data flows supporting real-time operational decisions
  • Implement data lineage tracking from source operational systems through processing to consumption
  • Identify and apply AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and emerging software engineering practices to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery
  • Support development of Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP), a hybrid cloud data mesh platform for next-generation air traffic management and aviation services 🎯 Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant data architecture experience or 10+ years with a Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • Enterprise data architecture leadership for large-scale platforms
  • Data mesh architecture design and implementation experience
  • Data governance framework development and enforcement
  • Event streaming expertise (Apache Kafka or equivalent) at scale
  • Real-time data pipeline design for mission-critical applications
  • Expertise across SQL and NoSQL database technologies
  • Distributed data systems architecture and performance optimization
  • Advanced data modeling for complex operational domains
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship required; subject to government background investigation
  • Experience with real-time data processing architectures and low-latency streaming systems
  • Knowledge of operational data semantics in complex system environments
  • Experience with schema governance, data contracts, and data lineage implementation
  • Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
  • Preferred: Aviation or FAA data systems experience
  • Preferred: Graph database design and implementation
  • Preferred: Data lake architecture and governance
  • Preferred: Master data management (MDM) strategy and tools
  • Preferred: GDPR and data privacy compliance experience
  • Preferred: Cloud-native data services (AWS/Azure)
  • Preferred: DataOps and data pipeline automation
  • Preferred: Experience with ATC or aviation operational data systems and real-time processing requirements
  • Preferred: Knowledge of data architecture patterns for safety-critical operational environments Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score View More Data Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Remote jobs Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates About us Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course Remote Job Search MasterClass Resume Review AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder API docs Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs