IGNITE ยท 1 day ago
DATA ARCHITECT
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expIgnite is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Huntsville, AL, providing professional services across various industries. They are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to design and manage enterprise-level data solutions, focusing on database administration, data architecture, and modern technologies to support business intelligence and cybersecurity initiatives.
Defense & Space
Hiring Manager
Amanda Lee Davis, PRC
Responsibilities
Work with the Lead Architect to design and implement enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models
Guide and mentor Database Administrators and Developers in areas such as database optimization, security protocols, and troubleshooting
Assist in leading data migration projects from on-premises systems (SQL Server) to modern platforms such as Azure, Vantage, and Dataverse
Develop and maintain complex SQL functions, stored procedures, and queries for applications and business intelligence reporting
Optimize database performance, including indexing, querying, and normalization
Architect and manage ETL processes using tools like Azure Data Factory, and equivalent Microsoft stack technologies
Architect data models and data flows optimized for business intelligence reporting and dashboarding
Ensure database integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., DISA, DoW)
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions that align with business objectives
Maintain documentation, including schematics, configurations, performance metrics, user manuals, SOPs, and change management requests
Implement and maintain security provisions to guard against unauthorized updates, copying, or destruction of databases
Support risk management processes, including security technical implementation guides and plans of action and milestones
Act as a final escalation point for complex database incidents, providing expert analysis and resolution strategies
Assign metadata tags, develop search strategies, and maintain a metadata library for data analytics
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering or equivalent
At least 7 years of experience in database architecture design and development
Expertise in SQL development, including troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization
Strong knowledge of relational database management systems, indexing, querying, and normalization
Familiarity with integration patterns, SOA, REST, SOAP, and Enterprise Service Bus
Knowledge of database schemas such as star schemas, snowflake schemas, and other data modeling techniques
Have, or capable of obtaining within 6 months, Security+ CE, and a government approved computing education certification consistent with primary skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with the Lead Architect, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with cybersecurity data analysis and reporting
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Vantage, Advana, or similar analytical engines
Completion of Oracle Database SQL Exam (1Z0-071) is a plus
Certifications such as: Google Professional Data Engineer, Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
Company
IGNITE
Ignite, a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is ISO 9001:2015 certified and appraised at CMMI Services Level 3 and CMMI Development Level 2.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Chief Information Officer
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