SR. DATABASE ARCHITECT ACTIVE TS/SCI REQUIRED

Position Description.
Position Description CGI Federal is seeking a Database Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a cloud and/or container-based database architecture and infrastructure to support the development, sustainment, and operational needs of our Federal customer’s applications and capabilities.
This role is critical to ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and performance optimization across various intelligence and defense applications.
This position is located in our Washington DC office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Design and implement database solutions that are scalable, performant, and secure, aligning with client mission requirements and IT data architecture standards.
• Work closely with application developers, solution architects, Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO), and technical leads to build and integrate data polyglot(s) with other applications and ensure secure and seamless data flow and accessibility.
• Conduct technical research and analysis of alternatives to identify technically and functionally advantageous approaches to identify database solutions that satisfy government validated functional requirements.
• Integrate database architectures with government-specified technologies including, but not limited to, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, graph database engines, ElasticSearch, and caching technologies like Redis.
• Build and manage Not Only SQL (NOSQL) database solutions, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or Amazon DynamoDB with an understanding of the different types of NOSQL databases and when to Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Due to the nature of work, this position does require a TS/SCI Clearance • Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of relevant Database experience • Strong understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) fundamentals such as creating tables, views, stored procedures, joins, and writing complex queries.
This includes knowledge of advanced SQL concepts like indexing, normalization, transactions, query performance optimization, and database schema design.
• Familiarity with database modeling tools like Cameo, ER/Studio, ERWin, or Toad Data Modeler can be useful for designing databases and generating database schemas.
• Knowledge and familiarity with NOSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB are often required due to their scalability and flexibility with semi-structured and unstructured datasets.
• Experience with managed cloud database services such as Amazon RDS to perform tasks such as database migration, backup and disaster recovery strategies, and implementing cloud-native high availability and scalability.
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CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include.
• Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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