Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain scalable and robust data architectures for Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives under the CISA contract, ensuring that the architectures support both current and future business needs.
- Develop comprehensive data strategies that encompass data processing, data security, data integration, and database management to ensure alignment with CISA’s strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity experts, software developers, and project managers to define clear data requirements for threat intelligence analysis and operational support.
- Lead the evaluation and integration of new data technologies and architectural approaches, including the selection of database solutions and the design of data flows.
- Establish and enforce data governance frameworks and practices to maintain data integrity, compliance with data protection regulations, and facilitate data accessibility and quality across distributed systems.
- Mentor and lead teams in best practices for data modeling, data warehousing, and data manipulation to ensure efficient data operations.
- Advocate for the importance of data quality and data architecture principles across the organization, driving initiatives that enhance data-driven decision making.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data architecture, particularly in environments dealing with complex data systems and high-security standards.
- Professional certifications required: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), TOGAF, or equivalent architectural framework certification.
- Strong foundation in data architecture and database design, including experience with both SQL and NoSQL technologies, data lakes, and ETL processes.
- Extensive knowledge of data modeling standards and tools (ER/Studio, Enterprise Architect), data integration, and data warehousing solutions.
- Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architectures, and familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework as it relates to data security.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, specifically with their data services and security features.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills, capable of leading complex data architecture projects that meet both tactical and strategic requirements.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advocate for data architecture initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization.
- In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles and data protection standards necessary to safeguard sensitive information in a highly regulated environment.
- Proficiency in advanced data management technologies and software, with a keen ability to identify and leverage technology to solve complex data challenges.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within tight deadlines.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field. Advanced degree in a related field is a plus.
Clearance Requirement:
- US Citizenship is required
- Must have an active secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
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