Data Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build relational databases to support enterprise information management and data analytics capabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies for data acquisition, integration, archival, recovery, and deployment of enterprise database solutions.
• Work within data warehouse environments, contributing to data design, database architecture, and the creation and management of metadata repositories.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, long-term data architecture solutions that meet both operational and analytical needs.
• Define and implement dimensional data models to optimize performance and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Create and maintain data warehousing blueprints, incorporating best practices for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Evaluate current data assets and platforms for reusability and identify opportunities for improved data leverage across programs or systems.
• Assess and recommend hardware and software platforms for integration with enterprise architecture strategies.
• Review and refine existing data models and metadata structures to enhance data management and ensure quick, reliable access.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to ensure data architecture aligns with enterprise objectives and security requirements.
• Support governance activities by ensuring data structures comply with regulatory, policy, and technical standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:

  • 5 years of relevant experience in data architecture, database design, or enterprise data management.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing relational and dimensional data models.
  • Strong background in data warehouse development, including integration of multiple data sources and metadata management.
  • Experience using modeling tools such as ER/Win, PowerDesigner, ER/Studio, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data lifecycle management, and metadata strategies.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and present data architecture solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  Certifications:

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification
  • COMPTIA Security+ CE
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
    • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
    • Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
    • Certified Network Defender (CND)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

  Clearance:

  • Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation

We are seeking a Data Architect to join our team supporting DLA J6 Enterprise Sourcing, Medical and Contingency (ESMC) Hosting and Support.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. 
• Type of environment: Office, Remote, Varies
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, D.C, WV, WI, WY.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret Clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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