$141K - 181K a year
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud-native data architectures and AI/ML solutions, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and ensure compliance with security standards.
8+ years in solutions architecture or data engineering with expertise in Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, cloud platforms, AI/ML tools, strong security knowledge, and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Overview: TISTA is seeking a highly skilled Resident Solutions Architect (RSA) to provide advanced technical expertise and guidance in support of our Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. The RSA will play a critical role in shaping and executing modern cloud-native architectures, ensuring secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that align with mission and enterprise requirements. TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more! Responsibilities: • Design and implement end-to-end architectures on Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake supporting large-scale ingestion, ELT, and advanced analytics. • Architect medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) data lakehouse patterns with batch and real-time pipelines. • Enable ML/AI capabilities using MLflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other libraries within collaborative workspaces. • Define and enforce security standards including RBAC, SCIM, SAML, SSO, and secrets management. • Ensure compliance with security requirements while deploying in customer-controlled VPCs. • Integrate BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) and ensure interoperability across ecosystems. • Provide technical leadership, documentation, and mentorship to engineering and data science teams. • Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and secure solutions. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of experience in solutions architecture, data engineering, or related roles. • Strong expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake. • Proven experience designing secure, cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, R, or Scala in data/analytics contexts. • Deep understanding of ACID transactions, data versioning, and point-in-time querying • Practical experience with AI/ML model development, deployment, or integration. • Experience with data governance, security controls, and RBAC using Unity Catalog. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a technical discipline. Or Bachelors with 10+ years of experience • Experience supporting large-scale federal or healthcare data platforms. • Familiarity with ML/AI tools (MLflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost). • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub integration, and DevOps best practices. • Experience with BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, Qlik). • Databricks certification (e.g., Databricks Certified Solutions Architect, Databricks Certified Data Engineer). • Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Databricks Certified Architect). Location: • Remote (U.S. Based) Clearance Requirement: • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance Employment Type: • Full-time/Contract Pay Range: • The pay for this position ranges from $140,730 to $180,500. • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. • Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses. • TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/
This job posting was last updated on 9/10/2025