Enterprise Data Architect

Summary

The job is for an Enterprise Data Architect at Skyward IT Solutions. The role involves supporting the SEC's Chief Data Office, leading architectural decisions, collaborating with stakeholders, creating architectural blueprints, leading the evaluation of new technologies, offering mentorship, ensuring system compliance with security standards, and staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems architecture, computer science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in system architecture or a related field, with a proven track record in leading large-scale projects
• Profound knowledge of various system architectures, applications, methodologies, and tools
• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and their architectural best practices
• Familiarity with container and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong grasp of data storage solutions, both relational and non-relational
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to conceptualize complex system designs
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to articulate architectural decisions and concepts to diverse audiences
• Adept at stakeholder management, with a collaborative and consultative approach

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that is supporting the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chief Data Office on the Data Management program
• Ensure the systems are scalable, robust, and future proof, while providing strategic direction and oversight in architectural decisions
• Develop and maintain the overall system architecture, ensuring alignment with the program's objectives and scalability requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including data scientists, systems engineers, and data managers, to gather system requirements and provide architectural solutions
• Create architectural blueprints and documentation, ensuring they are easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
• Lead the evaluation and integration of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to ensure continuous improvement and system robustness
• Offer mentorship and guidance to the technical team, fostering best practices in system design and implementation
• Ensure system compliance with security standards and protocols, especially regarding sensitive data
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, especially for complex architectural issues
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and architectural best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting the SEC
• Experience with Data Observability processes and Data Mesh architectures