About NDi

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Enterprise Architect with a proven track record in data pipeline management and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and managing complex, scalable systems in regulated, high-stakes environments. You will work closely with the CTO to drive technology modernization by automating infrastructure and building efficient data pipelines.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This role is onsite (5days onsite / week)
• Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture with a strong focus on infrastructure automation and data pipeline development.
• Demonstrated expertise in Azure Cloud services, including Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Blob Storage, as well as Azure Data Factory and Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks (including Delta Lake and MLflow).
• Proven background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of network security, RHEL, Apache, and Nginx configurations in regulated environments.
• Experience with legacy system migration and managing hybrid environments during cloud transition.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud technologies including Jenkins, Ansible, git, and terraform.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) large datasets from various sources.
• Proven experience in Big Data analytics platforms such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Databricks for data processing, analytics, and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks environment, including working with Delta Lake, Spark clusters, and MLflow for model management and deployment.
  
  

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation:

• Implement and manage IaC strategies to automate deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure.
  
  

Data Pipeline & Analytics Platform Management

• Oversee the design and development of scalable data ingestion, transformation, and analytics pipelines using Databricks and other big data tools.
• Optimize data workflows, ensuring efficient processing and integration of both structured and unstructured data.
  
  

System Architecture & Modernization

• Design robust, high-performance systems that support critical business operations within a regulated DOJ environment.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance system scalability, performance, and security.
  
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the Technology Directorate and Expert Analysis Group to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Mentor teams in best practices for infrastructure automation and data analytics.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment To Diversity

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!

Salary: $177000 - $225000 per year