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Database Architect
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What they do
A Database Architect builds integrated data systems for a company or organization. Creates structures needed for different types of information processed, integrates structures into a system that is reliable and secure, sets system standards, and provides help with troubleshooting and access to data.
$132,244 / year median in Virginia
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Database Architect Assent Advisory Group Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $145,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Data model design Azure SQL Database Commercial use (data warehousing systems) Performance tuning Systems integration Power BI Content creation for technical audiences Data Integration (Data management) Azure Bachelor's degree in information technology Computer Science Software Engineering Data modeling projects Data migration Database testing Data retrieval time improvement System design Configuration management Database security hardening Information Systems Public Cloud Mid-level DoD experience Schema design Database security management 3 years SQL Database server management Data integrity and documentation
Full Job Description Locations:
Norfolk, Virginia Government and client locations as required Assent Advisory Group is seeking a Database Architect to support the design, development, integration, and optimization of enterprise database environments supporting federal government programs. The successful candidate will help design strategies for enterprise database systems, establish standards for database operations, programming, and security, and support the design and construction of large relational databases. The position will also support integration of new systems into existing data warehouse structures and improvement of database performance and functionality. This is a journeyman-level position requiring 3-10 years of relevant experience in database architecture, database engineering, data warehousing, or related technical disciplines.
Role and Responsibilities:
Design and support strategies for enterprise database systems. Design, develop, and maintain relational database structures. Support development and implementation of database architecture standards. Establish and maintain standards for database operations, programming, security, and data management. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems and data sources into existing database and data warehouse environments. Analyze database performance and recommend improvements to performance, scalability, and functionality. Develop and maintain logical and physical data models. Support database schema design, normalization, indexing, and query optimization. Assist with data migration, data integration, and system modernization initiatives. Support database security, access controls, data integrity, and governance requirements. Troubleshoot database and data-integration issues. Coordinate with software developers, data scientists, business intelligence analysts, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program leadership. Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and system design documentation. Support testing, validation, configuration management, and implementation of database changes. Assist in the development of data warehouse and enterprise analytics environments.
Experience:
3-10 years of relevant professional experience in database architecture, database engineering, database administration, data warehousing, data integration, or a related field. Demonstrated experience designing and supporting relational databases. Experience integrating new systems with existing database or data warehouse environments. Experience analyzing and improving database performance and functionality. Working knowledge of database security and access-control principles. Experience developing or maintaining data models and database schemas. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary technical teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Federal government or Department of Defense experience preferred
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements where permitted by the contract.
Licenses/Certifications:
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Database Administrator Microsoft Certified:
Azure Data Engineer Oracle Database certification AWS Database certification Microsoft Fabric certification CompTIA Data+ Other database, cloud, or data engineering certifications Current federal security clearance preferred but not required for all positions. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher clearance if required by the contract.
Preferred Technical Skills:
SQL Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle Azure SQL Relational database design Data warehouse architecture
ETL / ELT
processes Data modeling Database performance tuning Indexing and query optimization Data integration Microsoft Azure Power BI data architecture Microsoft Fabric Data governance and security APIs and system interfaces