Sr Enterprise Data Architect

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Positional Overview

Sr Enterprise Data Architect – Washington, D.C. – Hybrid. Requires Active Top Secret or DHS Clearance.

Responsibilities

Data Governance & Collibra Integration

• Define and implement data governance frameworks using Collibra.
• Ensure data cataloging, lineage, and stewardship are maintained within Collibra.
• Work with business and IT teams to establish data policies, standards, and ownership.

Metadata & Master Data Management (MDM)

• Design and maintain enterprise metadata models and ensure metadata tagging aligns with Collibra.
• Oversee data classification, business glossaries, and dictionaries within Collibra.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent and accurate master data across systems.

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Define data models, standards, and principles for structured and unstructured data.
• Work on data integration strategies to align disparate data sources with governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal standards.

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with CDO, Data Stewards, Engineers, and Analysts to ensure data usability and trustworthiness.
• Provide technical guidance on how Collibra integrates with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Train and support business users on self‑service data discovery using Collibra.

Automation & AI Integration

• Leverage AI/ML capabilities within Collibra for data quality monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Automate metadata ingestion, data lineage, and governance processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices.
• Hands‑on expertise integrating Collibra (or similar) with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, and data integration strategies.
• Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and provide guidance on data governance best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and mentor a development team.

Nice to Haves

• Hands‑on experience with Collibra.
• Experience integrating Collibra with BI/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Prior experience supporting large‑scale enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Clearance

U.S. Citizen; Active DHS Clearance, DoD Top Secret Clearance, or Q‑level Clearance.

EOE