Database Architect, SME - 100% Remote (REF1607W) - job 1 of 2

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government.  We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values:  Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future.  No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Database Architect Subject Matter Expert to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our database architecture team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and efficient database solutions that meet the needs of our clients and support our business objectives.

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.

• Proven experience as a Database Architect, Database Administrator, or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and database design principles.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, data modeling techniques, and normalization.
• Proficiency in SQL programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for database automation and administration tasks.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) and related services.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) and their use cases.
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in database administration or architecture (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
• Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Tableau).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for database automation, continuous integration, and deployment (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform).
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active Public Trust/MBI or have the ability to obtain one.

Salary Range: 

• The expected annual pay range for this position is up to $132,200.  The pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Citizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.