Data Architect

Title: DataArchitectClearance Required: TS/SCILocation: Remote and Occasional travel to Arlington, VAPosition Type: Full-TimeAbout the company:At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high performance effective softwares, with impactful organizational design and organizational dynamics for software delivery. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies.Job Summary:We are seeking a strategic and technically driven Data Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise data architecture supporting advanced analytics and AI/ML mission needs. This role is responsible for architecting scalable data integration frameworks, enabling AI/ML data pipelines, and ensuring secure, high-quality, and interoperable data across cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data architecture, governance, and Zero Trust-aligned security principles, supporting complex data-sharing and analytics use cases in a compliant, mission-focused environment.Key Responsibilities:Define and maintain enterprise Data Architecture Framework aligned to mission needsLead the design of data integration layers, including ingestion, transformation, and access patternsEnable AI/ML architectures by supporting data pipelines, feature engineering, and model lifecycle processesEstablish and enforce data governance policies, including data classification, access control, and lifecycle managementEnsure compliance with Zero Trust architecture and RMF security principlesSupport interoperability across internal and external systems through standardized data sharing approachesProvide subject matter expertise for data integration, analytics, and mission use casesAlign data architecture with API strategies and broader enterprise architecture standardsRequired Skills:5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platformsExperience designing enterprise data architectures and integration pipelines in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics platformsExperience with large-scale data integration across multiple domainsExperience supporting DoD or Federal environmentsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related fieldRelevant cloud or data certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, or CDMP)Benefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)Life InsurancePaid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)401K Retirement Plan with employer matchProfessional Development Training Reimbursement#J-18808-Ljbffr