Data Architect - 100% Remote (REF1603M) - Citizant

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government.  We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values:  Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future.  No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain scalable and robust data architectures for Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives under the CISA contract, ensuring that the architectures support both current and future business needs.
• Develop comprehensive data strategies that encompass data processing, data security, data integration, and database management to ensure alignment with CISA’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity experts, software developers, and project managers to define clear data requirements for threat intelligence analysis and operational support.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of new data technologies and architectural approaches, including the selection of database solutions and the design of data flows.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks and practices to maintain data integrity, compliance with data protection regulations, and facilitate data accessibility and quality across distributed systems.
• Mentor and lead teams in best practices for data modeling, data warehousing, and data manipulation to ensure efficient data operations.
• Advocate for the importance of data quality and data architecture principles across the organization, driving initiatives that enhance data-driven decision making.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data architecture, particularly in environments dealing with complex data systems and high-security standards.
• Professional certifications required: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), TOGAF, or equivalent architectural framework certification.
• Strong foundation in data architecture and database design, including experience with both SQL and NoSQL technologies, data lakes, and ETL processes.
• Extensive knowledge of data modeling standards and tools (ER/Studio, Enterprise Architect), data integration, and data warehousing solutions.
• Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architectures, and familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework as it relates to data security.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, specifically with their data services and security features.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills, capable of leading complex data architecture projects that meet both tactical and strategic requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advocate for data architecture initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and data protection standards necessary to safeguard sensitive information in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency in advanced data management technologies and software, with a keen ability to identify and leverage technology to solve complex data challenges.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within tight deadlines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree in a related field is a plus.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizenship is required
• Must have an active secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.