Lead Data And Architecture ProfessionalImagineeer is seeking a Lead Data and Architecture professional to serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and implementing secure, compliant, enterprise-scale data environments in support of federal health and defense missions. This is a leadership role with direct accountability for architectural decisions, enterprise data governance, and compliance posture across regulated IL4/IL5 cloud environments. You will align all technical design with DoD cybersecurity policy, federal data protection statutes, and auditability standards, and you will brief senior government officials on risk, compliance, and readiness.
You own the architecture from concept through ATO.Enterprise Architecture and DesignArchitect and oversee deployment of IL4/IL5-compliant cloud lakehouse or data mesh environmentsDesign secure ingestion pipelines integrating enterprise systems including MHS GENESIS, TRICARE, and United States Transportation CommandImplement ABAC and RBAC mechanisms integrated with DoD ICAM systemsEstablish cryptographic data integrity and provenance tracking mechanismsDevelop automated audit logging, monitoring, and traceability controls for all data access eventsGovernance and Compliance LeadershipLead data governance board activities and establish enterprise data standards across programsEnsure all architectural decisions align with DoD Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and CMMC requirementsEnsure compliance with HIPAA, DoD -R, Federal Records Act, and NARA retention and disposition schedulesSupport ATO documentation and security package developmentImplement continuous monitoring controls and compliance dashboards to sustain audit readinessAI Governance and Executive EngagementOversee AI/ML model governance including explainability, bias assessment, and operational validationIntegrate AI governance frameworks into federal data environments in alignment with DoD Responsible AI policyBrief senior government officials on compliance posture, risk mitigation strategies, and audit readinessServe as the escalation point for architectural risk decisions and cross-team technical disputesQualifications and Skills12 or more years of experience in enterprise data architecture within DoD or federal civilian agenciesDemonstrated experience supporting RMF accreditation and ATO processesDeep familiarity with NIST 800-series controls and DoD cybersecurity policiesExperience designing secure IL4/IL5 cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent)Proven implementation of zero-trust architecture and ICAM integrationExperience establishing enterprise data governance frameworksExperience supporting federal records compliance and automated retention controlsStrong documentation and technical writing capabilities for compliance artifactsExecutive-level communication skills; experience briefing senior government officialsMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearanceDesired Skills and CompetenciesExperience supporting Military Health System modernization or federal healthcare data environmentsExperience in healthcare data compliance environments (HIPAA, CMS, MHS, or equivalent)Familiarity with distributed ledger or cryptographic hashing for data integrityExperience implementing continuous monitoring dashboards and automated compliance reportingExperience integrating AI governance frameworks into federal environmentsKnowledge of cross-domain data sharing controls and coalition interoperabilityStrong executive communication and audit response experienceExperience with data catalog platforms (Collibra, Apache Atlas, Alation, Informatica, or equivalent)Technical certification in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)Current cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent)Active DoD clearanceEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Flexible work from home options available.