Data Architect (SOA & Cloud)

Location: Near Tinker Air Force Base (Oklahoma City, OK), Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, UT) or Robins Air Force Base (Warner Robins, GA) preferred, remote considered

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to lead scalable, secure, and interoperable data architectures within a cloud-enabled, service-oriented Digital Depot environment. This role combines deep expertise in data architecture, integration, and governance with experience supporting complex, distributed systems across hybrid and partner-connected environments. The Data Architect will play a key role in enabling enterprise data flows, system interoperability, and data-driven operations across the Digital Depot ecosystem.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead enterprise data architecture design and governance across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and Digital Depot objectives
• Define and implement data integration patterns (APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures) to enable interoperable data exchange across systems and partners
• Design and manage end-to-end data flows, including data pipelines, transformations, and interoperability across maintenance, logistics, and sustainment systems
• Develop and maintain logical and physical data models, including authoritative data sources and data standards
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and compliance with DoD data policies
• Support integration of internal and external data sources, including Air Force, DLA, and other partner systems
• Define data architecture standards and best practices for scalability, performance, and reuse across the enterprise
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity requirements, including data protection, access controls, and RMF-related compliance
• Evaluate and implement cloud-native data services and platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) for analytics, storage, and processing
• Develop architecture artifacts and documentation, including data flow diagrams, data models, and integration mappings
• Support DevSecOps and data pipeline automation, including CI/CD integration and Infrastructure as Code
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts

Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in data architecture or related roles
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline
• Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
• Strong experience in enterprise data architecture, including data modeling (logical and physical), metadata, and data governance
• Expertise in data integration patterns, including APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems
• Experience designing scalable data pipelines and platforms
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages (Python, Java, or similar)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud preferred), including cloud-native data services
• Understanding of DoW data policies and frameworks
• Experience with data interoperability and cross-system data exchange, including external partner integrations
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with containerization and microservices architectures (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey complex data concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

About ILW

At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we've been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation-delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com .

Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.

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