Cypher Intelligence LLC is seeking a Data Architect to support a cleared program in Chantilly.The successful candidate will work with the Sponsor, Data Layer engineering teams, fellow architects, and teams across the department to architect and design data layer solutions that successfully balance mission, technical, and security requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborating with technical teams, fellow architects, analytic stakeholders, and Sponsor management to architect, design, and lead the development and deployment of data layer solutions.
- Ensuring the data layer solution is continuously optimized and able to fully satisfy analytic mission requirements as rapidly and efficiently as possible
- Developing and documenting architectural guidance, interface designs, etc. for data layer engineering teams
- Assessing the feasibility of software systems designs/plans, and assuring alignment with established mission requirements and security mandates
- Analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements for data flows, processes, hardware and software environments, network connectivity, system interfaces, and security controlsCommunicating technical assessments, proposals, and alternatives to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management
- Overseeing the design and development of custom solutions, or the evaluation, selection, and implementation of COTS solutions
- Monitoring current and emerging technologies and industry trends to present technical recommendations to senior management and technical teams
- Designing, programming/developing, and modifying software systems and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future (i.e. hands-on development work)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & TECHNOLOGIES
- Significant experience leading increasingly complex data architecture project
- Significant experience with all of the following technologies: Oracle, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, SQL, Java, Linux
- Significant hands-on data parsing and development experience with the required technologies
- Strong experience with the full data lifecycle, from ingest through display, in Big Data environments
- Demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex issues pertaining to data, security, engineering, and architecture in enterprise-size mission environments
- Familiarity with standards and data issues in enterprise-size environments
- Exceptional ability to manage competing priorities and communication to multiple stakeholders
Must have Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph