Database ArchitectCategory: Architecture Main location: United States, Virginia, Arlington Position ID: J Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:Government Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired. This position is in Arlington VA, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Database Architect within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technological advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Database Architect designs, builds, and manages an organization's data systems by creating blueprints and models for new databases, ensuring data security, integrity, and performance, and establishing standards and best practices for data storage and access. They work with various stakeholders to understand data needs and design solutions that meet business goals, support applications, and ensure long-term scalability and efficiency. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission.Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:• Design & Modeling: Create data models and blueprints for relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based databases to meet organizational requirements.
• System Integration: Develop integrated data systems and ensure they work effectively with existing infrastructure. • Security & Integrity: Implement strategies and standards to protect data and maintain its accuracy and consistency. • Performance Optimization: Ensure databases operate efficiently, are scalable, and can handle growing data volumes and user demands. • Collaboration: Work with software developers, IT teams, and business leaders to align data strategies with business objectives. • Technology Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate database technologies and platforms. • Policy & Standards: Establish policies, standards, and best practices for data management, operations, and access.Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 10 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired • Database Management Systems (DBMS): Proficiency with various database systems. • SQL: Strong knowledge of SQL for database querying and management.
• Cloud Technologies: Expertise in cloud-based data storage and management solutions. • Data Modeling: Skill in creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models. • System Design: Ability to design robust, scalable, and secure data architectures. • Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and resolve issues related to database performance and functionality.What You Can Expect From Us:Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.