Database Architect

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join our team at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing the organization's data strategy and architecture, with a particular focus on geospatial data management and integration. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while designing and maintaining complex data ecosystems that support mission-critical applications. This position requires an active Secret Clearance.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Position Description:
The Data Architect will lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the organization's data architecture, ensuring optimal data delivery and integration.
Key responsibilities include:
• Design and implement comprehensive data strategies and architectures
• Develop data models, database designs, and data integration patterns
• Create and maintain data governance frameworks and standards
• Lead data migration efforts and integration projects
• Design scalable and efficient database solutions
• Establish data quality standards and metrics
• Provide technical leadership in data architecture decisions
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure proper data handling
• Create and maintain documentation for data structures and flows
• Implement data security and compliance measures
• Optimize database performance and scalability
• Support geospatial data management initiatives
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or related field
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise data modeling and database design
• Proven experience leading large-scale data initiatives
• Strong background in geospatial data management
Required Skills and Competencies:
• Expert knowledge of data architecture principles and methodologies
• Proficiency in data modeling tools and techniques
• Relational database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Data warehousing concepts and technologies
• ETL tools and processes
• SQL and database optimization
• Data governance frameworks
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically:
◦ Commercial Joint Mapping Toolkit (CJMTK)
◦ ESRI ArcGIS suite components
◦ ArcGIS Server
◦ Spatial database management
• Experience with data integration patterns and practices
• Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellence in technical documentation
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with metadata management
• Understanding of enterprise architecture principles
• Must be able to work on-site at Stennis Space Center, MS
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• NoSQL databases
• Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Data lakes and data mesh architectures
• Machine learning and AI platforms
• Real-time data processing
• Graph databases
• API design and management
• Federal government contracts
• Spatial data infrastructure
• Remote sensing data management
• 3D data modeling
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Certifications in data management or architecture (CDMP, TOGAF, etc.)

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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