Hiring: SENIOR DATA ARCHITECT Company: Quantum Research International Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:42:55 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, C++, Data Pipeline, ELT, ETL, Informatica, Java, Julia, PostgreSQL, Program Management, Python, RDS, Redshift, Risk Management, S3, SQL, SQL Server, Security Clearance, Top Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •5 years experience in data modeling for large, complex database systems (350+ tables) with a focus security, risk, or intelligence data environments. Prior experience with eMASS, RMF processes, PPPs, or similar DoW/cybersecurity data sources is highly preferred. •12+ years of experience in data analysis or related fields. •Minimum 5 years experience in data modeling for large, complex database systems (350+ tables) with a focus security, risk, or intelligence data environments. Prior experience with eMASS, RMF processes, PPPs, or similar DoW/cybersecurity data sources is highly preferred. Required Skills: •Design, develop, and maintain scalable data architectures that support ingestion, integration, storage, modeling, governance, and analytics of PAI (Publicly Available Information) and CAI (Commercially Available Information) datasets, alongside sensitive security data sources •Architect end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and enriching heterogeneous data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured) while ensuring compliance with security classification, handling requirements, and risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF) •Define and enforce data models, schemas, ontologies, and metadata standards that facilitate correlation of PAI/CAI with classified or controlled security data for risk highlighting, analytics, and reporting. •Support hybrid cloud strategies: manage on-premise databases while designing seamless integration, migration, and synchronization with AWS, Azure, or cloud-hybrid environments. This includes data lakes, warehouses, and real-time processing capabilities. •Partner cross-functionally with development teams to define, source, ingest, and structure mission-relevant data. •Provide technical thought leadership in high-level architecture, big data adoption, and analytics platform strategy. •Lead the architecture and design of the business intelligence and analytics platform supporting ACIERS. •Ensure the data design can scale to accommodate expanding mission requirements and datasets. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree with proven record of senior level experience. •Strong expertise in relational and no/SQL/on-premise databases (E.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) alongside cloud-native services •Proficiency in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), ETL/ELT tools, data integration and orchestration platforms. •CompTIA Security+ CE or higher •Demonstrated ability to design enterprise-level data architectures aligned with mission objectives. •Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate mission needs into technical data solutions. •Recognition and application of data architecture design patterns. •Proficiency with data modeling tools (e.g., InfoSphere, ERWin). •Understanding of big data technologies and high-volume, real-time data processing environments. •Active Top Secret Clearance or must be capable/eligible of obtaining such upon employment. (Security Clearance requires US Citizenship) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!