Data Architect II

Role Overview

• Design, implement, and maintain data architectures that support mission-critical technical baselines and artifacts.
• Develop and maintain data management plans and processes, including data acquisition, validation, storage, and retention.
• Document data lineage and enforce data protection protocols to ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, and configuration management teams to ensure proper systems integration and data flow.
• Help establish and maintain naming conventions, metadata structures, taxonomies, and access control policies.
• Implement and refine database backup and recovery strategies; support continuity of operations and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
• Manage and audit user accounts, roles, and permissions in accordance with security policies and least-privilege principles.
• Analyze logs, support incident response activities related to data and database security, and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Support audit readiness and inspections by ensuring data management practices, documentation, and records are complete and accurate.
• Drive continuous improvement of data management and data architecture practices, including automation and scripting where appropriate.
• Coordinate with the EDLM/UDLM Manager to ensure data associated with urgent and emergency depot-level maintenance is properly captured and integrated into the data architecture.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in database administration and/or data architecture supporting large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security.
• Experience with log analysis, user account and role management, and participation in incident response activities.
• Proficiency with one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.) and related scripting/automation tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training and experience in database administration, data architecture, or closely related field.
• Active Secret clearance at time of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• One or more of the following: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ (CE), or SSCP.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Oracle
• Postgres
• SQL
• TypeScript

Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance