Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)
Data Architect - Principal
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Position Overview
The Data Architect - Principal is a senior-level role within the Digital Data Services (DDS). This position is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and leveraging frameworks such as the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that our data architecture aligns with organizational goals and supports data-driven decision-making. Position Overview
The Data Architect - Principal is a senior-level role within the Digital Data Services (DDS). This position is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and leveraging frameworks such as the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that our data architecture aligns with organizational goals and supports data-driven decision-making.
Note, this is a remote position with the ideal candidate residing near one of our office site in Colorado Springs, CO., Dayton, OH., Alexandria, VA., or Huntsville, AL.
Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Role And Responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:
Design and implement data architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake, while optimizing storage and retrieval processes for performance and scalability while adhering to DevSecOps principles. Develop scalable data models and integration pipelines while working closely with data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to align architecture with organizational goals. Maintain clear documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and governance processes for sustainability and knowledge transfer. Monitor data pipeline performance to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements, while identifying opportunities to streamline data management processes, enhance data accuracy, consistency, and availability, and identify and mitigate potential security risks in data pipelines and storage system. Ensure that security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management, are embedded into the design and implementation of data systems.
Required Experience
Expertise in Azure services like Azure Synapse, Data Lake, and Data Factory for building scalable data architectures and managing data workflows. Knowledge of Azure security practices, including data encryption, access control, and compliance with data governance frameworks. Proficiency in database management, programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Java) and familiarity with data modeling tools such as Cameo, EASparx, etc., ETL processes, and Azure cloud platforms. Understanding medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) for organizing data in Azure. Ability to create conceptual, logical, and physical data models ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical specifications utilizing United Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or associated frameworks to create structured architectural views that address stakeholder concerns and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Proficiency in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML) for creating diagrams and workflows. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related field. Minimum 8 years experience required; 14 years experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Exhibits technical/operational proficiency in solving very complex problems. Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks, vulnerability scanning, and automated compliance testing
Travel
Occasional travel to MTSI offices and events throughout country
Clearance
Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Perks & Benefits
Vacation
New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance
Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules
Flex Schedules
Professional Development
Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
ESOP
Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+
6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program
Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship
Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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Data Architect - Principal
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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Data Architect - Principal
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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Position Overview
The Data Architect - Principal is a senior-level role within the Digital Data Services (DDS). This position is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and leveraging frameworks such as the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that our data architecture aligns with organizational goals and supports data-driven decision-making. Position Overview
The Data Architect - Principal is a senior-level role within the Digital Data Services (DDS). This position is responsible for defining and implementing the enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and leveraging frameworks such as the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that our data architecture aligns with organizational goals and supports data-driven decision-making.
Note, this is a remote position with the ideal candidate residing near one of our office site in Colorado Springs, CO., Dayton, OH., Alexandria, VA., or Huntsville, AL.
Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Role And Responsibilities
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:
Design and implement data architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake, while optimizing storage and retrieval processes for performance and scalability while adhering to DevSecOps principles. Develop scalable data models and integration pipelines while working closely with data engineers, DevSecOps engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to align architecture with organizational goals. Maintain clear documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and governance processes for sustainability and knowledge transfer. Monitor data pipeline performance to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements, while identifying opportunities to streamline data management processes, enhance data accuracy, consistency, and availability, and identify and mitigate potential security risks in data pipelines and storage system. Ensure that security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management, are embedded into the design and implementation of data systems.
Required Experience
Expertise in Azure services like Azure Synapse, Data Lake, and Data Factory for building scalable data architectures and managing data workflows. Knowledge of Azure security practices, including data encryption, access control, and compliance with data governance frameworks. Proficiency in database management, programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, Java) and familiarity with data modeling tools such as Cameo, EASparx, etc., ETL processes, and Azure cloud platforms. Understanding medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) for organizing data in Azure. Ability to create conceptual, logical, and physical data models ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical specifications utilizing United Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or associated frameworks to create structured architectural views that address stakeholder concerns and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Proficiency in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Systems Modeling Language (SysML) for creating diagrams and workflows. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related field. Minimum 8 years experience required; 14 years experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Exhibits technical/operational proficiency in solving very complex problems. Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices, such as CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks, vulnerability scanning, and automated compliance testing
Travel
Occasional travel to MTSI offices and events throughout country
Clearance
Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Perks & Benefits
Vacation
New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
Health Insurance
Zero Deductible Health Plans
Flexible Schedules
Flex Schedules
Professional Development
Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
ESOP
Funded Stock Ownership Plan
401k Match+
6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
Bonus Program
Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
Mentorship
Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?
Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Data Architect” roles.
Washington, DC $138,000.00-$154,000.00 1 week ago Arlington, VA $100,000.00-$118,000.00 4 months ago Washington, DC $102,400.00-$204,100.00 2 weeks ago Maryland, United States $90,000.00-$130,000.00 8 months ago Solutions Architect, Retail, Google Cloud
Reston, VA $147,000.00-$216,000.00 2 days ago Washington, DC $110,000.00-$115,000.00 3 months ago Senior Solution Architect and Technical Lead
Washington, DC $150,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Reston, VA $218,000.00-$306,000.00 1 week ago Bethesda, MD $140,710.00-$198,350.00 1 month ago Herndon, VA $150,370.00-$255,630.00 3 days ago Specialist Solutions Architect - GenAI (Healthcare & Life Sciences)
Washington, DC $90,000.00-$140,000.00 6 days ago Washington, DC $135,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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