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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** Citizant - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management Databases, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Data Classification, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Archimate, Togaf, Usage Tracking, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16140892/Technical-Architect-D-C-Washington ## About the Role * 15-20 years enterprise/cloud architecture; Zero Trust, SaaS-first, IAM, DevSecOps/IaC; AND 5+ years of federal enterprise architecture * Experience architecting and delivering data platforms/pipelines and analytics solutions (batch + real-time). * Experience implementing data governance standards, documentation, and stakeholder training. * Strong background in data architecture, data flows/integration, and data quality controls. * Demonstrated ability to embed security and compliance into data design (encryption, access controls, auditing/monitoring, compliance reporting). Education * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data/Analytics, Engineering, or related field. Certifications * *Required* - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional OR Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Preferred: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), TOGAF Certified, CISSP Data platforms * Snowflake * Databricks * Azure Data Engineer * Open Group ArchiMate * Open Agile Architecture Security Requirements (Required) * U.S. Citizenship required. * Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust background investigation ## Description We're seeking a Technical Architect to help design and mature an enterprise data capability that includes data governance and standards, portfolio oversight for data initiatives, scalable data architecture and quality controls, and a secure, high-performing analytics platform (real-time and batch). This role blends architectural leadership with hands-on collaboration across engineering, security, and stakeholder teams to ensure data solutions are reliable, compliant, well-governed, and operationally sustainable., Data Governance, Standards, and Operating Model * Develop, implement, and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. * Create governance mechanisms to prioritize and approve data-focused projects, including decision workflows, escalation paths, and oversight forums (e.g., Project Review Board). * Build practical governance artifacts: project tracking, approval processes, a data project management framework, standardized templates, and documentation/version control practices. * Deliver training and documentation on data management best practices, pipelines, orchestration tools, and platform integrations to improve stakeholder self-sufficiency and maintainability. Portfolio Management for Data Initiatives * Prioritize, manage, and deliver data projects through effective resource and risk management. * Develop capacity-planning approaches and workflow mechanisms for requesting/allocating/reallocating resources, and support financial performance tracking for data initiatives. Data Architecture & Quality Engineering * Define architecture principles and guidelines to support hybrid, on-prem, and multi-cloud environments; perform current-state assessment and gap analysis. * Design modular, layered data architectures (e.g., data lakes/warehouses/marts) and build pipeline frameworks supporting both batch and real-time ingestion. * Map data flows across systems/APIs/clouds to identify risks and inefficiencies; implement automated data classification by sensitivity/criticality/compliance requirements. Data Analytics Platform, Dashboards, and Secure Integrations * Develop and implement data pipelines that integrate data from IT systems, applications, and devices; automate ingestion and processing workflows. * Design and implement a scalable analytics platform that supports real-time and batch processing; deliver advanced analytics (predictive modeling, trend identification, statistical analysis). * Build interactive dashboards and reports for operational and IT metrics (performance, utilization, incident response, ticket resolution, SLA adherence) with deep-dive filtering and exploration. * Ensure seamless integration with key IT tools (e.g., CMDB, ticketing, monitoring, cloud platforms) and support secure, governed API/data-sharing environments. Security, Compliance, and Continuous Monitoring (Data-Focused) * Implement robust encryption protocols and compliance processes across cloud/on-prem/hybrid environments, including policy-based access restrictions tied to data sensitivity and clearance requirements. * Establish continuous auditing/monitoring for data usage, access violations, and compliance adherence; support compliance reporting and validation (e.g., FISMA, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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