Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Architect

ABOUT US:
Soliel is an innovative, premium engineering company specializing in providing Enterprise Architecture, Network Design, Engineering, and Operations Support, Software Design and Development, Data Center Design, Deployment and Migration, and Systems Engineering services for both public and private sectors. Our Federal systems integration team manages the complexity inherent with technology change, from requirements planning to architecture, testing to deployment, and beyond. We also offer a complete range of industry-leading services, including architecture, systems development, information assurance, solution and platform integration, and program management, functional, and testing services. Over the years, Soliel's team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

LOCATION: Ft. Eustis, VA/Hybrid
CLEARANCE: Secret or TS

START DATE: February 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Lead Data Architect will define and lead the enterprise data strategy, including the design and implementation of a secure, scalable, and compliant data warehouse and ETL ecosystem. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and cross-domain data integration, combined with proven leadership in mission-critical environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Own the end‑to‑end data strategy, defining data models, warehouse schemas, and integration patterns that meet business and security requirements.

· Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of DBAs and data engineers, ensuring alignment with cross‑functional stakeholders (DevOps, security, analytics).

· Design and oversee the data migration and integration across unclassified and classified systems to Azure Synapse, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.

· Develop and maintain complex ETL pipelines (ADF, Synapse Pipelines, Databricks) that ingest data from unclassified and classified systems.

· Drive performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization across the data platform, ensuring sub‑second query response times for critical reports. Optimize cost and performance using Azure Cost Management, Advisor, and Policy.

· Enforce 100 % Azure Policy compliance, implement STIGs, and support NIST/RMF certification efforts for DoD environments.

· Own cross‑domain data synchronization projects (e.g., NIPR → SIPR) and deliver on schedule, providing strategic capability to senior leadership.

· Work with stakeholders to align data architecture with evolving business and mission requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· CompTIA Security certification

· Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Science, or IT.

· 8 years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on cloud platforms.

· Deep expertise in Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL Managed Instances.

· Proven track record of large‑scale data migrations and cross‑domain synchronization.

· Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and team‑leadership skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

· Certification in Microsoft Azure Data Architecture.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

· Knowledge of data‑quality frameworks and data‑governance tools.

COMPENSATION:

· Excellent compensation commensurate with experience in related field(s) and performance

· Major medical, dental, and vision

· Paid holidays

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold an active security clearance? If so, what level (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI etc.)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Eustis, VA 23604 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Eustis, VA 23604