Senior Solutions Architect

Description

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Data Architect to join our team and provide technical leadership and lead implementation of our data strategy within the AWS Gov Cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, a deep understanding of AWS services, and specific experience with AWS Glue and the unique requirements of working within a government cloud environment. This role is critical for ensuring that our data infrastructure is secure, compliant, scalable, and optimized to support our mission‑critical operations.

Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy and Architecture:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our business objectives and AWS Gov Cloud best practices. Design and build a modern data architecture that is secure, scalable, and reliable.
• AWS Gov Cloud Coordination:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for all data‑related activities within the AWS Gov Cloud environment. Ensure that all data solutions are compliant with government security and regulatory requirements.
• ETL and Data Pipeline Development:
  Design and oversee the development of robust and scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using AWS Glue.
• Data Modeling and Database Design:
  Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Design and implement database solutions that meet the performance and scalability needs of the organization.
• Data Governance and Security:
  Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures. Implement robust data security measures to protect sensitive data in the AWS Gov Cloud environment.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to ensure that data solutions meet their needs. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the data team.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent, relevant experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, with responsibilities involving complex client requirements assessment, solutions design, and implementation within the technology services industry
• 3+ years as a lead solutions architect working on proposal responses for a federal systems integrator, managed service provider, or ISV/cloud provider, with consistently high technical evaluation ratings and a record of writing winning proposals
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across functional groups to optimize product & service offerings
• Understanding of various aspects of United States Government/Department of Defense programs, including program and project management, staffing, engineering, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), quality, logistics, technology, and regulations
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and strategies in proposal responses
• Ability to conceptualize and develop visual graphics to support proposal narratives
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Desired:

• Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field.
• AWS Gov Cloud:
  Proven experience designing and implementing data solutions within the AWS Gov Cloud environment.
• AWS Glue:
  Hands‑on experience with AWS Glue for ETL and data cataloging.
• AWS Services:
  Deep knowledge of a wide range of AWS services, including S3, Redshift, Athena, Lambda, IAM, and VPC.
• Data Modeling:
  Expertise in data modeling techniques and tools, including dimensional modeling, star schemas, and data marts.
• Database Technologies:
  Strong experience with both relational and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Security Clearance:
  Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a public trust/T3 security clearance.
• AWS
  
  Certifications:
  
  AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty.
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