Architecture – Data Lead

Red Cell Partners

Architecture & Data Lead defining key logistics data integrations for DoD. Leading technical execution and system-level architecture efforts across complex environments.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This is a rare opportunity to define how data moves across the U.S. military’s logistics ecosystem.
As the Architecture and Data Lead, you will own one of the most critical integration challenges in modern DoD software.
You will design and build the integration platform that connects DEFCON AI’s software to the broader logistics C2 ecosystem.
This is a senior role combining deep technical execution and system-level architecture leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software/systems architecture experience including at least one system-of-systems integration effort delivered to production
5+ years of data architecture or data engineering experience on DoD, logistics, or complex-enterprise systems
Hands on experience building production integration adapters between systems that were not designed to talk to each other
Demonstrated experience operating across multiple classification levels (IL-4, IL-5, IL-6) or equivalent regulated multi-enclave environments.
US Citizenship Required
Active Secret Clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25% to USMC sites, Defcon AI HQ, and industry vendor facilities as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully remote, results-based environment
Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

software architecturesystems architecturedata architecturedata engineeringsystem-of-systems integrationproduction integration adapterstechnical executionsystem-level architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication

Certifications

Active Secret Clearance