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# Data Architect (SOA & Cloud)

- **Company:** Illumination Works
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9074843/data-architect-soa-cloud

## About the Role

* 7 years of experience in data architecture or related roles
 * Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline
 * Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
 * Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
 * Strong experience in enterprise data architecture, including data modeling (logical and physical), metadata, and data governance
 * Expertise in data integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems
 * Experience designing scalable data pipelines and platforms
 * Proficiency in SQL and programming languages (Python, Java, or similar)
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud preferred), including cloud-native data services
 * Understanding of DoW data policies and frameworks
 * Experience with data interoperability and cross-system data exchange, including external partner integrations
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
 * Experience with containerization and microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
 * Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey complex data concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

## Description

* Lead enterprise data architecture design and governance across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and Digital Depot objectives
 * Define and implement data integration patterns (APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures) to enable interoperable data exchange across systems and partners
 * Design and manage end-to-end data flows, including data pipelines, transformations, and interoperability across maintenance, logistics, and sustainment systems
 * Develop and maintain logical and physical data models, including authoritative data sources and data standards
 * Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance with DoD data policies
 * Support integration of internal and external data sources, including Air Force, DLA, and other partner systems
 * Define data architecture standards and best practices for scalability, performance, and reuse across the enterprise
 * Ensure alignment with cybersecurity requirements, including data protection, access controls, and RMF-related compliance
 * Evaluate and implement cloud-native data services and platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) for analytics, storage, and processing
 * Develop architecture artifacts and documentation, including data flow diagrams, data models, and integration mappings
 * Support DevSecOps and data pipeline automation, including CI/CD integration and Infrastructure as Code
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts

Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members.


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