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Data Solution Architect
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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MTSI is looking for a Data Solution Architect. You will lead the design, development, and governance of cutting-edge data architectures tailored to align with organizational objectives and complex enterprise technology ecosystems. With a proven track record in innovation and leadership, you will be a strategic influencer, guiding cross-functional teams and advising senior executives to deliver scalable and secure data solutions. Your contributions will be central to enabling mission-critical systems while championing industry trends such as data mesh, hybrid cloud architectures, and AI/ML pipelines.
Qualifications And Requirements
• Architectural Focus:
• Proven ability to design and govern data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures to support analytics at scale.
• Proficiency in cloud-native data architecture, including data mesh, data fabric, and hybrid environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP ecosystems.
• Design Thinking:
• Familiarity with design thinking principles and user-centered data product design.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to ensure systems are intuitive, usable, and responsive to user needs.
• Leadership and Communication:
• Strong communicator and technical leader with experience advising executives, managing cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring junior architects and engineers.
• Governance and Security:
• Hands-on knowledge of data governance frameworks, privacy regulations like GDPR/CCPA, and security across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, Google Big Query, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse.
• Deep expertise in data engineering principles, data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), and metadata management using advanced tools like ER/Studio, dbt, Apache Atlas.
• Integration and Pipelines:
• Expertise in data integration technologies (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica, Fivetran).
• Experience with real-time streaming pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, Flink).
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Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data systems.
• Proven background in designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance, secure data solutions.
• Strategic Vision:
• Ability to align technical architectures with business strategy and translate complex requirements into elegant data-driven solutions.
• AI and MLOps:
• Familiarity with AI/ML data pipelines, model training environments, and MLOps integration (considered a plus).
Certifications (Strongly Desired)
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – DAMA International.
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty.
• Google Professional Data Engineer.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
Mission-Critical Expertise
• Prior success in regulated, mission-critical, and government environments.
• Experience designing secure or classified data solutions for sensitive applications.
Educational Background
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (required).
• Master’s or PhD in a related field (strongly preferred).
Work Location:
• Work from a local MTSI office
Security Requirements
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required to start
• SAP experience preferred but not required
• US Citizenship is required
Why Join Us?
As a Data Solution Architect, you will work on transformative initiatives with a team of dynamic experts in technology and innovation. Your contributions will impact organizational strategy in cloud ecosystems, data platform modernization, and advanced analytics, empowering mission-critical operations in regulated environments.
Perks & Benefits
Vacation
New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance
Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules
Flex Schedules
Professional Development
Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training…
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