Senior Data Architect

What success looks like in this role:

The Senior Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the data architecture that supports the organization's business goals. This role involves creating and managing data models, overseeing data storage solutions, and ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility across the enterprise. The Senior Data Architect will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to develop and optimize data solutions that meet the company's needs.

Data Architecture Design:

• Design and develop robust data architectures, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Define and implement data architecture principles, standards, and guidelines.

Data Modeling:

• Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable data models.

Data Integration:

• Design and oversee data integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across various systems.
• Implement data governance practices to maintain data quality, consistency, and security.

Data Management:

• Oversee the management and optimization of data storage solutions, including cloud-based and on-premise databases.
• Ensure data is accessible, reliable, and optimized for performance.

Technology Evaluation and Implementation:

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms to improve data architecture and data management practices.
• Lead the implementation of new data solutions and ensure they align with business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers to implement data solutions.
• Communicate data architecture strategies and plans to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Implement data encryption, access controls, and other security measures to protect sensitive information.

Mentorship and Leadership:

• Mentor and guide junior data architects and data engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to the overall data strategy of the organization
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner).
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery).
  • Proficiency in ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Understanding of data security practices and regulations.
  • Experience with big data technologies (e.g.,DataBricks Hadoop, Spark).
  • Experience in Data governance is a plus along with experience in tools such as Azure purview
  • Certifications in data architecture or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Leadership abilities, with experience in guiding and mentoring teams.

Business Development and Client Facing Responsibilities:

Fills a senior architect functional role with in-depth portfolio related technology specialization to build quality infrastructure solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on Unisys Solution offerings, strategy, designs, specific technologies, implementation approaches and alternatives / tradeoffs. * Identifies opportunities for follow-on business and assists in creating change orders. * Leads or supports delivery of advisory services, strategic planning activities and business case development within the assigned Unisys portfolio areas and infrastructure disciplines such as application / storage platforms, databases, networks, security and IT processes / operations / governance. Mentors junior architects on advisory services delivery. * Leads or supports delivery of Unisys Area of Strength portfolio strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits. * Assumes a leadership position on and uses understanding of Unisys Portfolio Resources for new business opportunities. Performs responsibilities including Portfolio solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations. * Provides technical oversight for or develops technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques. * Uses portfolio solution knowledge and Portfolio Center resources to lead or support the technical portion of the bid process including design reviews, bid reviews, portfolio component selection, development case definition and system integration approach. * Analyzes and evaluates client requirements against portfolio offerings and performs build vs. buy analyses. * Architects a complete solution using appropriate portfolio offerings with design elements that allow integration into client environment. * May refine and optimizeinfrastructure architectural models and creates architectural prototypes as required. Reviews the architectural artifacts and/or technology plans produced by junior architects. * Adheres to appropriate SDF processes, architectural artifact requirements and architectural best practices. * Is responsible for the solution integrity within the assigned solution area for the engagement. * Coordinates architect resources on all sized projects to develop the infrastructure architecture. * Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.Service Delivery ResponsibilitiesFills an architect functional role with in-depth portfolio related technology specialization to develop or refine infrastructure solution designs based on Unisys portfolio offerings and interfaces with the client on all issues related to the design, implementation, testing and cutover of the solution. * Works with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement * Acts as a subject matter expert resource to clients on Portfolio Solution processes, required products, product configuration, solution integration, implementation methodologies, resource requirements and implementation timelines. * Interfaces to all levels of the client's organization on solution implementation progress, technical issues, proper practices and technical requirements. * Acts as a key contact for medium to large client portfolio solution implementations including oversight of multiple engagements within the assigned portfolio area. * Promotes the use of Unisys standard SDF methods, tools and processes for the client engagement * May develop and refine infrastructure design models using Unisys standard asset discovery and infrastructure modeling tools. Leads or supports design peer reviews and internal project reviews. * Works with client technical staff during the requirements definition and implementation to resolve issues * Assumes accountability for the infrastructure solutiontechnology components and the successful implementation ofthe full solution. May include hands-on modeling, design, configuration, installation, performance tuning, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track. * Provides input on implementation status and changes to risks, estimates or schedule * Collaborates with architect peers to efficiently resolve technical issues, improve implementation quality and share high quality information * May monitor the performance of external service providers or subcontractorsPeople ManagementMay assign and review tasks, mentor junior architects, manage performance feedback, and create development plans consistent with performing the role of team leader or project manager

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Master's Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 15 years of relevant IT implementation experience. * Significant exposure to clients across a variety of technologies, industries and domains * Has an in-depth understanding of all Unisys portfolio solutions within the assigned Area of Strength and is able to present solution strategy to clients at all levels. * Has subject-matter expert level understanding of at least two Unisys portfolio solutions within the DCTO, AMOS, EUOSS or Security Areas of Strength including supporting products, methods, processes and solution integration to client environment. * Fully understands and consistently uses the portfolio solution materials located in the Portfolio Center including guides, blueprints, work breakdown structures, sales and delivery methods, estimation tools, and proposal template material. * Experience in at least two of the following specific technology areas: Server Operating Systems, Database / Information Management, Networks, Security, Desktop Technology, Virtualization (Server, Desktop, and Application), Infrastructure and Device Monitoring, Mobility Solutions and Application Platforms / Application Integration. * Strong communications skills with the ability to interface with all levels of internal and client project teams. * Advanced proficiency in the Unisys Services and Solutions Delivery Framework (SDF) and highly knowledgeable in process frameworks such as CMMI. * In-depth experience with Infrastructure and technology-related areas of the Unisys Solution * Knowledge on applicable industry standards and frameworks such as ITIL, CoBIT, ISO, TOGAF and FEAF * Understands datacenter operations and infrastructure implementation methodologies * Implementation and presales experience in two or more related project roles such as system analyst, implementer, integrator, test analyst, system administrator, tool specialist, team leader and/or architect * Knowledgeable on project management concepts including project scheduling, risk management, estimation (infrastructure estimation / IT Service Management estimation), Work Breakdown Structures, requirements management / traceability, Change Management, etc. * Completion of the Architect L&D Guide Infrastructure Architect "Proficient" level learning path

This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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