Senior Database Architect

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Database Architect
Department: Veterans Affairs
Location: On-site, Washington, DC
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Salary Range: $118,737 - $140,000

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis is an on-site, customer facing position in downtown Washington DC supporting a federal government client. Remote work is not available.

• Serve as the Lead Database Architect
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand and document technical requirements.
• Collaborate with team to generate technical documentation including development planning, technical architecture, software testing, and deployment process.
• Participate in the development and execution of Change Management and Release Management Plans.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and alternative solutions as part of an analysis of alternatives (AOA), with the goal of improving the stability, reliability, and availability of the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
• Make internal and systematic changes to technical aspects as part of change management processes.
• Participate in team calls and meetings.
• Provide accurate and timely status reports on the progress of assigned tasks.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Create and maintain documentation on processes and procedures and participate in period reviews of existing processes.
• Provide after-hours remote support for incidents and emergencies as needed.
• Be available on Government site in Washington, DC during normal hours of operations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Perform multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm.
• Broad knowledge of engineering procedures.
• Strong technical skills and background.
• A knack for learning new technologies.
• A blend of good problem-solving and innovation.

Professional Certificationsn/aYears of Professional ExperienceFive (5) years of relevant experienceDesired experiencePrior experience in a federal data warehouse and understanding of government procedures and regulationsFormal EducationMaster's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific/technical discipline or 15 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for educationCitizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunitySecurity Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)CRITICAL NOTES:

1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This is an onsite position located in Washington, DC. Remote work is not available for this position.

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.