Cloud Data Architect

The CMM Data Architect will work as part of an agile development team to build and support the modernization of enterprise-class software applications.

The successful candidate should be capable of architecting and developing cloud database infrastructure.  The duties and assignments include translating high-level requirements into data storage solutions, creating PoCs and/or prototypes to evaluate various cloud database technologies, architecting and implementing cloud-based database solutions on various platforms.   

The Data Architect will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing database architectures across cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments in support of CMSO modernization initiatives. This role develops Architecture Design Documents that reflect best practices aligned with the Government’s selected Cloud Service Providers. The Data Architect will work closely with enterprise teams to shape database standards, assess return on investment, and recommend cost-effective, performance-optimized solutions.

The architect supports both strategic and operational activities, including configuring cloud databases, enabling diagnostics, optimizing performance, and implementing threat-driven security settings. Responsibilities also include monitoring database usage, addressing replication strategies, and advising on anticipated growth to inform resource planning.

Additional tasks include provisioning relational databases, managing server-level operations such as scaling, restoring, or deleting instances, and configuring geo-replication and monitoring metrics. Through this broad scope, the Data Architect ensures robust data management and supports CMSO’s efforts to build resilient, secure, and future-ready database infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience designing and implementing a high-availability mission critical system with zero down time.
• Experience architecting Azure or AWS cloud platform.  
• Experience data modeling a large transactional database system in Azure or AWS
• Hands-on experience with relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) database technologies.
• Knowledge of DataBricks, or other cloud data analytic tools.
• Knowledge of designing and handling PII data.
• Hands on experience with implementing a scalable solution to the needs of the customer while maintaining data boundaries.
• Developing processes for optimizing database security.
• Setting and maintaining database standards.
• Managing database access.
• Managing performance tuning of database systems.
• Installing, upgrading, and managing database applications.
• Provide technical support and training for team members.
• Performing feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, and user training in response to user requests.
• Performing team leader functions for projects involving multiple parties: managing deadlines; providing status reports; facilitating final testing and project sign-off as needed.
• Backing up local databases and file directories applications.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting database errors.
• Recommending and implementing emerging database technologies.
• Assisting with SSL cert installation & troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years experience in developing IT and cloud infrastructures
• Experience in software engineering and design architectures
• Experience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
• Experience with building and migration software and IT services to align to strategic business needs and goals
• Experience in conducting research for advanced technologies to determining how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major.
• Experience leading at least one on-premises to cloud migration and/or experience leading a significant modernization initiative.
• Preferred certification for one or more of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud.