Data Architect

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Data Architect to join our Client's team. Position Title: Data Architect Location: Redstone Arsenal – Huntsville, AL Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Clearance Work Schedule: Day Shift Travel: Up to 10% Remote/Telework: Not Available Relocation Assistance: None Available at This Time Position Overview Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract Serve as a senior-level Data Architect bridging business requirements with technical execution Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level data architecture supporting strategic mission goals Develop and maintain the organization’s long-term data management vision and strategy Lead efforts involving enterprise data systems, architecture modernization, analytics, and AI integration Key Responsibilities Develop short-term (2-year) and long-term (5–7 year) organizational data strategies aligned with mission objectives Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models Guide enterprise data structure, integration, and data flow processesCoordinate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure system functionality and data accessibility Implement and audit security measures to maintain data integrity and governance compliance Plan and execute large-scale enterprise data solutions Manage the full data lifecycle from platform selection through implementation and testing Support modernization initiatives involving AI and legacy system integration Utilize advanced analytics and visualization tools to present complex data insights Required Qualifications 10+ years of overall professional experience (advanced education may reduce required years of experience) 5+ years of directly related Data Architect or enterprise data experience 1+ year of management or leadership experience Strong SQL development and database administration experience Experience with RDBMS platforms: PostgreSQL, Oracle Experience with NoSQL technologies: MongoDB, Cassandra Experience with visualization tools: Power BI, Tableau Strong programming/scripting experience with Python, Java, C/C++, Perl Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform Understanding of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling Familiarity with MBSE and AI integration into legacy systems Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required Preferred Qualifications Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Data Engineer CertificationCloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Engineer Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional Security Clearance Required: Secret EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr