Req ID: 37266
Team: N352 CYBERSECURITY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Entity: HII Corporate Office
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Meet HII's Corporate Team
HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
As a Senior Data Architect with HII, you will be expected to possess a comprehensive skill set, combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of both cybersecurity and broader IT domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in all IT domains, including but not limited to network architecture, system design, cloud computing, data management, application development, and cybersecurity practices.
In this role, you will be directly responsible for driving the architecture of our data systems and processes - this involves designing, implementing and maintaining the technical systems that store, process and analyze data. Your primary focus will be on designing and managing enterprise data management frameworks, interpreting business requirements into technical requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize data utilization to ensure that our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and adheres to industry best practices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs to architect and design data solutions that drive decision-making and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work across cybersecurity and IT domains to align technology capabilities with business objectives.
• Create and implement scalable, resilient and secure architectures for systems, networks, applications, and databases.
• Develop and maintain data architecture strategies to support the organization's objectives, emphasizing data engineering, intelligence, security, and governance.
• Design, implement, and optimize data models and databases for efficient storage and retrieval of information.
• Oversee the integration of various data sources, ensuring data consistency, quality, and reliability.
• Establish and enforce data security protocols, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Lead initiatives for data governance, defining policies, standards, and procedures for data management and usage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Remote work option considered

Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Nice to Have

• Proven experience in a senior role focusing on IT systems, data architecture, engineering, intelligence, security, and governance.
• Strong expertise in database design, data modeling, and ETL processes.
• Deep understanding of data categorization and meta data deployment best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of data security practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with industry-leading data management tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across various teams and departments.
• Ability to obtain clearance
• Relevant certifications in data architecture or security
• Experience in Department of Defense is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience in one or more areas across Data Analytics domain including data storage (Data Lake & Data Warehouse), data integration, business intelligence.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.