Data Architect, Principal

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us! Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Architect providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) at Hanscom AFB, MA. Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space. As a Principal Data Architect your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Provide interoperability and data architecture support to ensure data consistency, reliability, and interoperability throughout the mission planning process. Design and maintain mission planning data architectures, schemas, and data packages supporting Government Program Office requirements and special interest programs. Support development of Mission Planning Order of Battle (MPOB) data schemas and recommendations for integrating new intelligence and mission planning data sources. Participate in technical meetings with Government, Intelligence Community, and mission partners to support mission planning data requirements and interoperability objectives. Serve as a senior integration analyst supporting mission planning interface control and interoperability working groups. Support interoperability for mission planning data formats including MPOB, ACTDF, Electronic Warfare (EW), Mission Planning Parametrics (MPP), and Common Route Definition (CRD). Coordinate with data providers, users, and owners to ensure data reliability, consistency, and governance across mission planning environments. Support schema development and updates to incorporate DoD and Intelligence Community standards and security marking requirements. Provide recommendations for enhancements to mission planning systems, data repositories, and order of battle capabilities. Serve as a technical advisor on mission planning data modernization initiatives, including data integration, cloud architectures, API implementation, and application modernization efforts. Design architectures and provide guidance for decomposing mission planning applications into containerized microservices and cloud-based environments. Support development of data visualizations, analytics solutions, and data quality assessments. Provide recommendations regarding security controls, accreditation requirements, and operation of systems within classified environments. Support operational planning, mission integration, automation, and data ingestion initiatives across mission planning platforms. Assist in the development of Information Support Plans (ISPs), architectural documentation, and interoperability artifacts required to support mission planning capabilities. Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 20+ Years of experience in the DoW. Data Architecture and Data Management Architecture Design Mission Planning Data Architecture and Interoperability Data Governance, Data Quality, and Data Integration Cloud-based systems and hybrid cloud architectures Data Lakehouse architectures, including Databricks, Snowflake, and Delta Lake Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible API architecture and microservices design utilizing REST, gRPC, and GraphQL Event-driven and streaming architectures utilizing Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, and Confluent ETL/ELT pipeline orchestration and data transformation solutions Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory, LDAP, Zero Trust, and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Knowledge of XML, JSON, and mission planning data formats Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to data, servers, cloud-based systems, and classified environments Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles Familiarity with intelligence data and intelligence community data sources Hybrid network architecture, cloud connectivity, and architecture visualization tools such as Visio, Draw.io, and PowerPoint Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex interoperability and data architecture challenges Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences Strong collaboration skills with Government, Intelligence Community, and contractor stakeholders Ability to work independently while leading technical discussions and architecture initiatives Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Must have and maintain a Top Secret Level Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. Schedule: (M-F; 8-5) Work Location: Onsite Travel: Yes, 0-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Salary Range (only if required**): $150,000 - $170,000 The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. #LI-EW1 Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.