Data Architect

CIRRUS9 SOLUTIONS LLC

Data Architect

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) – Approximately 2 weeks of travel per year Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 annually Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Cirrus9 Solutions is an innovative IT services and engineering company recognized for its technically driven, collaborative, and cross-functional culture. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions in cloud computing, networking, and cybersecurity, empowering our clients to achieve unparalleled agility and security. At Cirrus9, we foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, passionately solving complex IT challenges together.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of robust data architectures, ensuring our data is organized, accessible, secure, and aligned with business objectives. In this role, you'll define data strategy, build and optimize databases, data warehouses, and data lakes, and oversee data integration and quality processes to support critical business initiatives. Your expertise in data modeling, ETL pipeline development, and cloud-based data platforms will be instrumental in delivering scalable data solutions and driving innovation in how our organization leverages data.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Strategy & Integration: Interpret and deliver impactful strategic plans to improve data integration, data quality, and data delivery in support of business initiatives and roadmaps.
• Data Systems Design: Design the structure and layout of data systems, including databases, data warehouses, and data lakes, to meet organizational needs.
• Database Management: Select and implement database management systems that best fit the organization’s requirements by defining data schemas, optimizing data storage, and establishing data access controls and security measures.
• Technology Roadmaps: Define and implement long-term technology strategies and innovation roadmaps across analytics, data engineering, and data platform domains.
• ETL Processes: Design and implement efficient ETL processes to integrate data from various source systems into centralized data repositories.
• Data Modeling: Translate high-level business requirements into logical and physical data models, along with appropriate metadata, test data, and data quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage and collaborate with senior business stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with longer-term strategic data roadmaps and objectives.
• Architecture Optimization: Simplify and optimize the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities in line with company policies and standards.
• Quality Assurance: Lead peer reviews and quality assurance of data architecture artifacts through governance forums, maintaining high standards for data solutions.
• Data Governance: Define and enforce standards, guidelines, and processes to ensure data quality and consistency across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, business analysts, and data analytics teams to understand data consumer needs and develop effective data solutions.
• Innovation & Evaluation: Continuously evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics to enhance our data infrastructure and capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles, including designing and implementing data models and data warehouses for enterprise initiatives.
• Data Expertise: Proven expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, ETL pipeline development, and data integration in complex, enterprise environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency with modern data platforms and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), big data frameworks (Hadoop, Spark/Kafka), and data warehousing solutions (Snowflake, Databricks).
• Programming & Tools: Proficient in programming and query languages such as Python, Java, SQL (and/or R), with a solid understanding of data analysis tools and techniques.
• Data Quality & Governance: Familiarity with data governance practices, metadata management, and data quality tools/techniques to ensure reliable and secure data assets.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – Industry-recognized data management certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate – Validating expertise in Azure data services and pipelines.
• Google Cloud Certified – Professional Data Engineer – Demonstrating ability to design and manage GCP data solutions.
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty – Highlighting advanced knowledge in AWS data lakes and analytics services.
• Snowflake SnowPro Certification – Recognizing proficiency in Snowflake cloud data warehousing.
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer – Validating skills in building and maintaining data pipelines on Databricks.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Remote Work: Fully remote role with equipment provided; travel required approximately two weeks annually for team collaboration and client meetings.
• Growth & Development: Continuous learning opportunities, training, certifications, and career advancement within a growing IT services leader.

Our Culture & Values

At Cirrus9 Solutions, we champion innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our dynamic team thrives in an inclusive, engaging environment where every voice matters. We value transparency, professional growth, and work-life balance, encouraging our employees to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and pursue excellence together.

Cirrus9 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000