Database Architect 16528117

Insignia Technology Services - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Architect position at 9th Way Insignia is a pivotal role within the Heuristic Behavior Analytics (HBA) project, which is integral to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) defensive security strategy. This position is designed for a professional who will lead the deployment and operations of the HBA technical baseline, ensuring that all technical scopes are delivered within budget, schedule, and quality standards. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for Insignia, overseeing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the HBA system. This role requires a deep understanding of VA's data, processes, policies, controls, infrastructure, and organizational landscape, as well as a commitment to implementing robust security measures in line with federal standards. The Database Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable and secure database solutions tailored to the organization's requirements. This includes evaluating and recommending appropriate database technologies and tools to meet business objectives, developing and maintaining data models that accurately represent the organization's information architecture, and ensuring data integrity and consistency across all databases. The role also involves monitoring and optimizing database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing data security policies to protect sensitive information. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Database Architect will collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of database systems with applications. The position also entails providing technical guidance to the development team, developing backup and recovery strategies, and participating in change management and release management plans. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in systems architecture, cybersecurity, and risk management, along with a passion for designing and implementing effective security measures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure database solutions based on organizational requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend database technologies and tools to meet business goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain data models to represent the organization's information architecture.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and normalization across databases.
• Monitor and optimize database performance to ensure optimal responsiveness and efficiency.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, database tuning, and optimization opportunities.
• Implement and enforce data security policies to safeguard sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards related to data management.
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to integrate database systems with applications.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the development team on database-related issues.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies to prevent data loss.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery procedures for databases.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and alternative solutions as part of an analysis of alternatives (AOA).
• Collaborate with team to generate technical documentation including development planning, technical architecture, software testing and deployment process.
• Participate in the development and execution of Change Management and Release Management Plans.
• Make internal and systematic changes to technical aspects as part of change management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related scientific/technical discipline, 8 years of additional relevant experience considered in lieu of Degree.
• 5+ years of experience architecting enterprise wide database solutions.
• Prior experience in a federal data warehouse and understanding of government procedures and regulations is preferred.