Position: Database Architect
Department: Federal Programs
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
About VERSA Integrated Solutions
VERSA Integrated Solutions partners with Federal agencies to design and implement modern enterprise technology solutions that support digital transformation, cloud adoption, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and mission-critical operations. Our Database Architects develop scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures that serve as the foundation for enterprise applications and data-driven decision making.
Position Summary
VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Database Architect to design and govern enterprise database architectures supporting Federal Government customers. The Database Architect is responsible for developing enterprise database strategies, defining data storage architectures, establishing database standards, and ensuring database environments are scalable, secure, and aligned with business and mission objectives.
This role serves as the senior technical authority for database design and modernization initiatives, collaborating with Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Cloud Architects, and development teams throughout the system development lifecycle.
Position Objectives
The Database Architect will:
- Design enterprise database architectures. Develop logical and physical database models. Establish database standards and governance. Guide cloud database modernization. Ensure scalability, performance, and resiliency. Support AI, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Enterprise Database Architecture
- Design logical, conceptual, and physical database models. Develop enterprise database standards. Evaluate emerging database technologies. Create architecture roadmaps supporting modernization initiatives. Ensure interoperability across enterprise systems.
Cloud Database Modernization
Architect solutions utilizing:
- Azure SQL Azure Cosmos DB Azure Database Services Amazon Aurora Amazon RDS PostgreSQL SQL Server Oracle Snowflake
Develop migration strategies from legacy on-premises databases to cloud-native platforms.
Database Governance
- Establish database design standards. Define naming conventions. Develop metadata strategies. Implement data retention policies. Guide database lifecycle management. Support Federal data governance initiatives.
Performance & Availability
- Architect highly available database environments. Design replication strategies. Support disaster recovery planning. Define capacity planning methodologies. Optimize enterprise database performance.
Security Architecture
Implement database security strategies including:
- Encryption at rest and in transit Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Auditing Data masking STIG compliance Zero Trust principles
Technical Leadership
Provide architectural leadership to:
- Database Administrators Software Developers Cloud Engineers Data Engineers Enterprise Architects Systems Engineers
Review solution designs, mentor technical staff, and establish architectural best practices.
Required Technical Skills
Database Technologies
- SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL Azure SQL Azure Cosmos DB Snowflake
Modeling Tools
- ERwin ER/Studio Visio Lucidchart
Cloud Platforms
Languages
- SQL T-SQL PowerShell Python (preferred)
Preferred Skills
- TOGAF Architecture Data Mesh Lakehouse Architecture AI Data Platforms Microsoft Fabric DevSecOps Infrastructure as Code Kubernetes
Required Qualifications
- Extensive enterprise database architecture experience. Strong communication and leadership skills. Expertise in cloud database modernization. Experience supporting large Federal IT environments. Ability to lead architecture review boards and technical governance activities.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience Levels
Junior (0–4 Years)
- Database design fundamentals SQL development Data modeling exposure
Intermediate (5–9 Years)
- Enterprise database design Cloud database implementations Performance optimization
Senior (10–14 Years)
- Enterprise architecture leadership Cloud migration strategy Technical mentoring Database governance
SME (15+ Years)
- Enterprise database strategy Executive architecture advisory Large-scale Federal modernization leadership Organization-wide technology governance
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Oracle Certified Professional TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture AWS Solutions Architect Professional ITIL® Foundation
Desired Federal Experience
Experience designing enterprise database solutions supporting agencies such as NIH, CMS, Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, DHS, DoD, or other Federal organizations is strongly preferred.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements.
Work Environment
Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area, providing architectural leadership for enterprise modernization initiatives and collaborating with executive leadership, engineering teams, and federal stakeholders.
Why Join VERSA?
As a Database Architect at VERSA, you'll shape the future of federal data platforms by designing secure, scalable architectures that enable cloud modernization, AI adoption, and advanced analytics. You'll work alongside enterprise architects and technology leaders on high-impact initiatives that improve government mission performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth thrive.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591
