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# Systems Architect (Configuration Management)

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Information Technology Operations, Interoperability, Location Search Optimization, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Standards, Microsoft Office, Rhapsody, Salesforce.Com, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, UML, Management of Software Versions, Workflow Management Systems, Zachman Framework, Enterprise Data Management, Genesys, Togaf, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Api Design, Api Gateway, DODAF, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/all/all/22cb2dc5-e5f4-4350-8554-26eee8c6e1fd

## About the Role

* ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field is required
 * A minimum SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience, including at least THREE (3) years of hands-on experience in enterprise data modeling, information architecture, metadata management, ontology management, or data governance is required.
 * Experience designing and maintaining ontologies within Palantir Foundry.
 * Understanding of enterprise metadata management and information architecture principles.
 * Experience defining and governing enterprise data standards.
 * Understanding of identity, permissions, group management, and access control concepts.
 * Experience supporting shared enterprise platforms used by multiple application teams.
 * Familiarity with API design and integration patterns.
 * Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
 * Ability to balance business requirements with long-term enterprise architecture and governance objectives.
 * Strong collaboration skills with engineers, product owners, governance teams, and business stakeholders.
 * Ability to support remote, hybrid, and on-site projects in the DC metro area.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * NINE (9) years' experience in hands-on data modeling and/or data architecture.
 * ACTIVE or ability to gain TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
 * Experience implementing enterprise metadata catalogs or data asset inventories.
 * Experience designing governance processes for ontology lifecycle management.
 * Experience resolving ontology conflicts, duplication, and enterprise data standardization challenges.
 * Experience supporting classified data environments.
 * Proficiency using SQL to validate and analyze enterprise data structures.

## Description

Metadata
Management
Governance
API Design
Ontologies
Scalability
Cataloguing
Data Access
API Gateway
Communication
Data Modeling
Collaboration
Data Structures
Access Controls
Data Governance
Data Engineering
Palantir Foundry
Metadata Standards
Metadata Management
Software Versioning
Business Development
Request For Proposal
Relational Databases
Demonstration Skills
Business Requirements
Enterprise Architecture
Information Architecture
SQL (Programming Language)
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Application Programming Interface (API), Design, govern, and evolve the enterprise information architecture within Palantir Foundry. This role is responsible for ensuring ontology objects, metadata, permissions, and enterprise data structures remain consistent, reusable, secure, and scalable across multiple applications and projects. They serve as the steward of the enterprise ontology by balancing application-specific needs with long-term enterprise reuse, consistency, security, and interoperability.

 * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise ontology models using Palantir Ontology Manager.
 * Define and govern enterprise metadata standards to ensure consistent implementation across applications, domains, and portfolios.
 * Manage the lifecycle of enterprise ontology objects, including creation, promotion, versioning, deprecation, and stewardship.
 * Monitor ontology usage and identify opportunities to improve reuse, reduce duplication, and resolve conflicts across projects.
 * Partner with application teams to ensure ontology objects align with enterprise standards while meeting business needs.
 * Design and maintain APIs and integration patterns that enable consistent access to shared ontology objects and API gateway principals.
 * Develop governance processes for enterprise ontology promotion, object ownership, and change management.
 * Support data access, permission, and group management by helping define appropriate access models and governance practices.
 * Ensure ontology objects, metadata, and related assets are accurately cataloged and aligned with the Enterprise Metadata Schema and Data Asset Inventory.
 * Advise clients on enterprise information architecture, ontology design, metadata management, and governance best practices.
 * Develop trusted relationships with client stakeholders and support business development efforts including proposals, white papers, demonstrations, and capability briefings.
 * Support business development efforts (e.g., responding to RFPs/RFIs, developing white papers, creating pitch decks and capability briefings, etc.)., Genesys
Innovation
Interoperability
Zachman Framework
Rational Rhapsody
Systems Engineering
Value-Added Services
Enterprise Architecture
Systems Modeling Language
Unified Modeling Language
Model Based Systems Engineering
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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DoDAF
Auditing
Equities
Leadership
Automation
Accounting
Scalability
Market Data
Blueprinting
Streamlining
Digitization
Communication
Change Control
Microsoft Teams
Change Requests
Ancient History
Microsoft Office
Computer Science
Quality Auditing
Command Controls
Agile Methodology
Workflow Management
Systems Engineering
Compliance Auditing
Microsoft SharePoint
Performance Analysis
Systems Architecture
Functional Requirement
Collaborative Software
Architecture Framework
Technical Documentation
Enterprise Architecture
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Federated Database Systems
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Timelines
Operations
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ServiceNow
Scalability
Market Data
Data Modeling
Cloud Hosting
Design Reviews
Ancient History
AI Integrations
Technical Design
Secret Clearance
IT Infrastructure
Strategic Alignment
Technical Authority
Security Engineering
IT Service Management
Operational Efficiency
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Architecture
Distributed Development
Configuration Management
Product Family Engineering
User Requirements Documents
ITIL Foundation Certification
BMC Remedy Action Request System
Information Technology Operations
Enterprise Service Delivery (ESD)
Application Programming Interface (API)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
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