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Richmond, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Database Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloudnative enterprisegrade database solutions in Microsoft Azure. This position is a key contributor to the Department s modernization efforts ensuring transparency resilience and auditability for publicfacing election data systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect implement and maintain cloudnative database solutions using Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure Cosmos DB.

  • Design and oversee resilient and scalable data platforms in compliance with governance transparency and auditing requirements.

  • Collaborate with engineering analytics and data governance teams to align database architecture with organizational goals.

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates Bicep or Terraform for database provisioning and management.

  • Develop robust disaster recovery georeplication and high availability strategies.

  • Integrate systems using Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse and Azure Monitor for data orchestration and visibility.

  • Enforce best practices in data classification encryption masking and RBAC within Azure environments.

  • Support auditable data pipelines and public datasets including electionsrelated data and open data portals.

  • Use TSQL to automate diagnostics reporting and repeatable processes.

  • Participate in design reviews security assessments and data governance audits.

  • Promote and implement DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines for database changes.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation for both internal and publicfacing audiences.




Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Architect or similar role including:

    • At least 2 years focused on cloudnative Azure database services

    • Azure SQL Database Azure Managed Instance and Cosmos DB

    • IaC tools: ARM Bicep Terraform

    • Azure Data Factory Synapse and Azure Monitor

    • TSQL scripting and automation

  • Deep knowledge of cloudnative architecture patterns: elasticity statelessness and selfhealing systems.

  • Experience supporting publicfacing highly scrutinized datasets (e.g. election data).

  • Strong grasp of security and compliance standards including data masking RBAC encryption and audit trail best practices.

  • Proven ability to evaluate performance vs cost in a payasyougo cloud environment.

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and modern DevOps workflows.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to document systems for public or legal review.


Highly Desired Qualifications

  • Microsoft Certifications (any of the following):

    • Azure Database Administrator Associate

    • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    • DP203: Azure Data Engineer Associate

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.


Additional Requirements

  • Candidate must reside within the United States throughout the assignment.

  • This position is not eligible for offshore outsourcing due to security policies.



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