Cloud Data Architect

The Opportunity:  

For an organization to transform in today’s digital world, it needs to properly collect, store, and organize its data. Effective data management can enable more efficient operations, yielding more growth. As a data architect, you know how to apply your creative-thinking and analytical mindset to help organizations manage their data assets. We’re looking for a data architecture lead like you to solve complex challenges and deliver leading-edge solutions for the homeland security mission.

As a data architect, you’ll use your extensive technical expertise to lead the design of data architecture solutions for enterprise cloud services. You’ll resolve routine data architecture-related issues in collaboration with business analysts and technology teams by analyzing data architecture-related business needs and working with project staff to make decisions and recommendations on future data architecture developments.

In this role, you’ll share your technical expertise, introduce best practices, and use industry-leading tools as you lead your team to design, define, develop, and test cloud solution components. You’ll serve as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure that requirements are met, and solutions are delivered.  

With your motivation to establish processes and facilitate technological innovation, you’ll make a lasting impact on the homeland security mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 10+ years of experience in data solutions, including data storage, processing, and analytics
• 4+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of data-driven solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining a data architecture, including data models, data flows, and data governance
• Experience monitoring and optimizing the performance, scalability, and security of cloud-based data solutions
• Knowledge of cloud-based data storage, processing, and analytics solutions in public cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with data modeling, data governance, and data management best practices
• Experience with data pipelines, data streaming, and ETL technologies
• Experience with data platform technologies such as Databricks
• Experience designing solutions leveraging data warehouses, data lakehouses, and enterprise reporting
• Experience designing database security measures to safeguard sensitive data, including collaborating with cybersecurity experts to ensure that databases are protected against threats and vulnerabilities
• DHS Suitability

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.