Database Architect (SME) - 100% Remote (REF1607W)

$165,000 - $165,000/Yr

Citizant - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Architect (SME) position at Citizant is a full-time remote role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and efficient database solutions for clients, particularly in support of U.S. government projects. The role requires a seasoned expert who can collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust database designs while ensuring performance, reliability, and security. The position also involves leading optimization efforts and providing mentorship to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable database designs.
• Design and implement database solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and security.
• Define database standards, best practices, and guidelines, and ensure adherence across projects.
• Evaluate and recommend database technologies and tools to support business needs and future growth.
• Lead database performance tuning and optimization efforts to ensure optimal system performance.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and data dictionaries.
• Implement data security measures, including access controls, encryption, and data masking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database developers and administrators.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in database management and incorporate them into our architecture as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in database architecture, design, and administration.
• Expertise in relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency in database design principles, data modeling, and database optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience with database administration tasks, including backup and recovery, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-based database technologies (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) (highly preferred).

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development