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.

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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. 

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