Database Architect

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions.  Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence.  Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at

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• Ability to support Senior Database Architect in providing full-spectrum database architecture and DBA support across the EASS eCMS portfolio, ensuring performance, data integrity, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Ability to architect, administer, and optimize SQL Server environments, including schema management, stored procedures/functions, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Design and implement database structures, create tables, and establish data relationships to support application enhancements and integrations.
• Produce optimized SQL queries and data structures that support enterprise reporting and analytics consumption needs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary and ensure regular updates to reflect schema and data model changes.
• Support identity and encryption-related implementation and maintenance activities impacting database access and protection, coordinating with security and platform stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain recurring database reporting artifacts, including schema management reports, system performance reports, and security compliance reporting.
• Ensure database work supports auditability, operational readiness, and predictable release implementation through clear documentation and disciplined change control.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, and reporting teams to ensure database changes are implemented, tested, and deployed predictably and safely.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting federal programs and governance-heavy environments with strong documentation and compliance expectations.
• Experience supporting MicroStrategy.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure/AWS database specialty, security-focused credentials).

9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.

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