Database Architect

<div class="content-intro">9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></div>Team (Project) Introduction 9th Way Insignia is seeking a Database Architect to support the Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) 2.0 contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Database Architect will be responsible for designing and modeling data structures to support enterprise financial and administrative systems. Aligned with Section 5.2 of the PWS, this role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient database architectures that align with VA operational and modernization goals. Professional Level E1 Engineer Responsibilities <ul><li> Design, model, and document logical and physical data architectures for enterprise applications.</li><li> Define database structures, schemas, and relationships that support application workflows.</li><li> Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and system architects to ensure optimal data access and performance.</li><li> Evaluate database technologies and recommend platforms or configurations aligned with project needs.</li><li> Support data standardization, naming conventions, and metadata repositories.</li><li> Ensure database design aligns with security, backup, and recovery best practices.</li><li> Provide guidance on capacity planning and data storage optimization.</li><li> Ensure compatibility of new designs with legacy systems and transition strategies.</li><li> Document architectural decisions and updates to database design baselines.</li></ul>Requirements <ul><li> BD degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required.   or related field.</li><li> 2 years of related professional experience.</li><li> 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education</li></ul>Certification: <ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Certified Maximo Deployment Professional Certified SAFe Agile Architect </li></ul>Preferred/Desired <ul><li> Experience with financial or government enterprise data environments.</li><li> Proficiency in data modeling tools such as ER/Studio or ERwin.</li><li> Strong understanding of normalization, indexing, and partitioning strategies.</li><li> Ability to communicate complex database design concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$78,522.52—$100,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Clearance/Background Investigation Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Benefits Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.Legal We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</div>

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