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AWS Platform Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$66.25 - $87/hr

... tagging and architectural efficiency. Work Environment: * Remote work from home. * Hours of work ... Data Ideology is an EEO Employer Powered by JazzHR WEjJ6OYwA8

Staff Engineer, Security

New York, NY · On-site +1

$220K - $280K/yr

Drive systematic data tagging across Grow's production data models, aligning with our Data ... Fully Remote Commitment: $182,000- $240,000 USD Annually This role can be hybrid (onsite from our ...

Senior Data Analyst

$100K - $120K/yr

Why Phase2 Phase2 is a remote-first agency focused on digital modernization, emerging innovation ... Advise on and support event-driven analytics, data layers, and tagging strategies across web ...

Remote or hybrid work options * Competitive salary + bonus opportunities * Robust benefits package ... Architect and implement data governance and security frameworks including classification, tagging ...

Owns measurement-readiness standards, including UTM governance, tagging requirements, event ... remote role with up to 20% travel. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. This job posting is ...

Cybersecurity SME IV

$140K - $150K/yr

... and data tagging * Experience integrating solutions with SIEM/SOAR tools for cyber security ... Remote Travel Required: 25 - 75%. May require onsite trips to the VA/DC/MD area and client site ...

The contractor shall develop automated metadata tagging processes to improve data discoverability ... Remote. Offsite. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

The contractor shall develop automated metadata tagging processes to improve data discoverability ... Remote. Offsite. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

The contractor shall develop automated metadata tagging processes to improve data discoverability ... Offsite/remote. Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not ...

Manager, Data Protection Services

SC · Remote

$117K - $157K/yr

... Classification & Tagging, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and AI Security Posture ... Remote-flexible workforce * Wellness Programs * 401(k) program with employer match * Flexible paid ...

... Classification & Tagging, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and AI Security Posture ... Remote-flexible workforce * Wellness Programs * 401(k) program with employer match * Flexible paid ...

That includes developing resource tagging and labeling approaches, improving billing data quality ... A self-directed approach to work, with comfort operating in a fully remote and asynchronous ...

Senior Manager, Data Security

California, MD · On-site +1

$109K - $150K/yr

This role is remote-friendly within North America. For those who prefer in-office or hybrid work ... Drive adoption of automated classification, sensitivity tagging, and policy enforcement to reduce ...

Senior Manager, Data Security

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$134K - $185K/yr

This role is remote-friendly within North America. For those who prefer in-office or hybrid work ... Drive adoption of automated classification, sensitivity tagging, and policy enforcement to reduce ...

Senior Manager, Data Security

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$124K - $170K/yr

This role is remote-friendly within North America. For those who prefer in-office or hybrid work ... Drive adoption of automated classification, sensitivity tagging, and policy enforcement to reduce ...

Senior Manager, Data Security

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$121K - $166K/yr

This role is remote-friendly within North America. For those who prefer in-office or hybrid work ... Drive adoption of automated classification, sensitivity tagging, and policy enforcement to reduce ...

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How much do remote data tagging jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote data tagging in the United States is $99,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Data Tagging Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Data Tagging Specialist, you need strong attention to detail, basic data analysis skills, and familiarity with data labeling concepts, typically supported by a high school diploma or higher. Experience with data annotation tools such as Labelbox, Supervisely, or CVAT, and understanding of formats like JSON or XML, is commonly required. Excellent time management, communication, and reliability are standout soft skills for this remote role. These abilities are crucial to ensure high-quality, accurate datasets that power machine learning and AI systems.

What are some common challenges faced by remote data tagging professionals and how can they be addressed?

Remote data tagging professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent accuracy, managing repetitive tasks, and staying engaged without in-person supervision. To address these, it’s helpful to follow clear annotation guidelines, take regular breaks to prevent fatigue, and use collaboration tools to communicate with team members or supervisors. Many organizations also provide feedback loops and quality checks to support remote taggers in improving their work and staying aligned with project expectations.

What is the difference between Remote Data Tagging vs Remote Data Annotation?

AspectRemote Data TaggingRemote Data Annotation
Primary FocusLabeling specific data points within datasetsAdding detailed labels and context to data
Skills RequiredAttention to detail, basic understanding of data typesAnalytical skills, understanding of data context
Work EnvironmentRemote, often part-time or freelanceRemote, often part-time or freelance
Industry UsageMachine learning, AI trainingMachine learning, AI training

Remote Data Tagging and Remote Data Annotation are closely related tasks in AI data preparation. Tagging typically involves marking specific data points, while annotation provides more detailed context. Both roles are essential for training machine learning models and share similar skills and work environments.

What is remote data tagging?

Remote data tagging is the process of labeling or annotating data—such as images, videos, text, or audio—while working from a remote location, typically from home. This work is essential for training artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning models, as it helps computers better understand and categorize information. Data taggers use specialized software to mark, classify, or add metadata to various types of digital content according to specific guidelines provided by employers or clients. Most remote data tagging jobs require attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. These roles are often offered as freelance, part-time, or full-time remote positions.
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Infographic showing various Remote Data Tagging job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,231 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
AWS Platform Architect

AWS Platform Architect

Data Ideology

Pittsburgh, PA • Remote

$66.25 - $87/hr

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Job description

Data Ideology

At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious.  For more information about Data Ideology, visit www.dataideology.com 

AWS Platform Architect - (Contract 1099)
The AWS Platform Architect will support the design and implementation of strategies that emphasize data ownership, quality, and lifecycle management. This role plays a key part in building a strong foundation for organizational data analytics by ensuring data is reliable, accessible, and well-managed across complex, multi-tenant medallion lakehouses.
This is a hands-on, cross-functional role working closely with both business and technical stakeholders to operationalize AWS platform architecture, multi-tenant security, and real-time event-driven practices across the organization

Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

  • Strategy & Analysis: Lead AWS platform design (VPC, IAM, networking) and define S3 storage patterns across Bronze, Silver, and Gold medallion layers; produce Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) with explicit trade-off rationale.
  • Technical Execution: Author production-ready Terraform modules with state management and remote backends; implement multi-tenant security (ABAC/RBAC, Lake Formation row/column filters, and KMS encryption).
  • Quality & Problem Solving: Ensure strict tenant isolation across storage and compute layers; design real-time service layers spanning IoT Core, AppSync, and EventBridge/Kinesis with mTLS and secure protocols.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Serve as the primary technical authority for all cloud infrastructure decisions; lead technical sessions with enterprise security, IT, and DevOps teams to ensure architectural conformance.
  • Documentation: Define and document reference blueprints, CDC/streaming partitioning strategies, operational runbooks, cost-tagging standards, and CloudWatch observability patterns.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Pro or Security Specialty) are highly preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineering, with a proven track record of leading multi-tenant AWS data platforms and event-driven architectures.
  • Expert-level hands-on proficiency with AWS core services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lake Formation, IoT Core, KMS) and authoring complex Terraform modules with remote state management.
  • Deep experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, including environment promotion (Dev/Stage/Prod), drift detection, and automated validation.
  • Solid networking fundamentals, including VPC design, PrivateLink, and identity federation patterns (SAML/OAuth2/mTLS).
  • Demonstrated ability to design airtight data isolation at scale (ABAC/RBAC) and produce builder-ready technical standards such as Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to track AWS spend against cost models and drive optimization through resource tagging and architectural efficiency.

Work Environment: 

  • Remote work from home. 
  • Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs. 

Physical Demands: 

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
  • The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc. 
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. 
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

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