Data Architect

Summary:

An Airforce Client is actively seeking a Data Architect to design, develop and implement the data architecture for the Kessel Run program. This also includes working with stakeholders to understand their needs, designing and implementing data models, and developing and maintaining data pipelines. The Data Architect will also be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of the data architecture.
Responsibilities:

Work with stakeholders to understand their data needs - researches and provides solutions to meet future growth or to eliminate occurring or potential limiting factors that could negatively impact the Kessel Run portfolio, and to identify technical solutions that could aid in the efficiency and/or cohesiveness of the broader engineering teams and Kessel Run portfolio.
Design and implement data models
Develop and maintain data pipelines in on-premises and in AWS cloud environments
Ensure the security and compliance of the data architecture in on-premises and in AWS cloud environments
Stay up to date on the latest data technologies
Work with a team of engineers and architects to deliver high-quality solutions
Desired Skills:

Familiarity with the manipulation of unstructured data in a data analytics environment, and the use of open-source tools, cloud computing, machine learning and data visualization as applicable.
The ability to use/code in a language applicable to the project or task order such as Apache Hadoop, Python, and advanced knowledge of machine learning.
Experience in building and maintaining an enterprise data model
Experience in implementing data pipelines using ETL and ELT technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Nifi
Experienced in data architecture and management tools such as ER/Studio, Alation, and DataHub
Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data analytics
Experience with cloud technologies and cloud computing platforms
Experience with security and compliance
Experience working in an Agile environment
Qualifications:

Must have an Active Secret clearance or higher
Must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
10+ Total years of IT/Data experience
8+ years of experience in data architecture
Data Architect certifications such as CDMP, etc., are a plus but not needed
AWS Cloud certifications are a plus but not needed (Nice to have)