Sr. Data Architect
Company: SteerBridge
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering
innovative, mission?focused solutions to the U.S. Government and
private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition,
digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver
agile, commercial?grade capabilities that accelerate operational
effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of
SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership,
problem?solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every
project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we
cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans,
military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for
advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. We
are seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and
evolution of enterprise-level data ecosystems. You will be
responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance
data infrastructures that support mission-critical federal
programs, including VA claims processing and aviation sustainment
(F-35/C-130). This is a "player-coach" role that requires
high-level strategic planning alongside hands-on engineering
execution. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Design
conceptual, logical, and physical data models for complex federal
environments. Lead the transition from legacy on-premises systems
to modern, cloud-native (AWS/GCP) data platforms. Pipeline
Development: Architect and oversee the build of automated ETL/ELT
pipelines using Python, SQL, and PySpark to ingest and transform
unstructured and structured data. Cloud Data Warehousing: Implement
and optimize enterprise data warehouses using tools like AWS
Redshift , Google BigQuery , AWS Glue , and Databricks . Governance
& Compliance: Establish data governance frameworks, metadata
management, and data lineage in alignment with federal standards
(HIPAA, FHIR, NIST). Performance Optimization: Conduct
index/partition design, query tuning, and sharding strategies to
ensure high availability and scalability for real-time analytics.
AI/ML Support: Design data architectures that facilitate AI/ML
initiatives, including model training pipelines and real-time
inference in production environments. Leadership: Mentor a team of
data engineers, enforce software engineering best practices (CI/CD,
unit testing, documentation), and serve as a technical bridge
between stakeholders and delivery teams. Benefits Health insurance
Dental insurance Vision insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement
Plan with matching Paid Time Off Paid Federal Holidays Required
Qualifications Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in
data architecture, data modeling, or senior data engineering.
Technical Stack: * Expertise in AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Athena) or
GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Functions). Strong proficiency in Python
(modular, testable code) and advanced SQL . Experience with big
data frameworks like Spark , Dask , or Ray . Education: Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related
field (Master’s preferred). Compliance: Deep understanding of data
security and federal compliance requirements. Preferred Skills
Previous experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs
or DoD . Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or
CloudFormation). Experience with data versioning (DVC) and
automated policy enforcement (DataHub, Collibra). A background in
military service or a strong passion for supporting the Veteran
community. $155,000 - $180,000 a year A salary commensurate with
experience will be offered. SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be
an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and
employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race,
color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also
provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance
during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we
can support your needs. We may use artificial intelligence (AI)
tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing
applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These
tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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