Data Architect

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

. Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, data domains, and the target-state roadmap.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and maintaining enterprise data architecture, including data modeling, integration, and governance. Proficient in translating business requirements into scalable data solutions while ensuring compliance with security standards.

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Enterprise Data ArchitectureData Governance ConceptsCloud Data Platform ExperienceRelational And Dimensional ModelingData Integration Across Systems

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Hard Skills

Data ModelingETL And ELT PipelinesSQL ServerOracle DatabaseNoSQL PatternsData CatalogingMaster Data ManagementData Quality ManagementData Security ComplianceCloud Migration

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringConsensus BuildingTechnical Trade-off ExplanationCross-functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure SynapseMicrosoft FabricSnowflakeDatabricksPower BI

Industry Keywords

Controlled Unclassified InformationNIST SP 800-171CMMC 2.0Defense Industrial BaseFederal Compliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPETLNoSQLOracleSnowflakeSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, data domains, and the target-state roadmap.
Lead evaluation and selection of data platform technologies and produce executive-ready recommendations.
Design data integration patterns, including ETL and ELT pipelines, APIs, streaming, and master and reference data, across legacy on-premises and cloud-based systems.
Establish data governance standards covering ownership, quality, lineage, cataloging, retention, and classification in partnership with business data owners.
Work with Security and Compliance teams to architect data storage and access controls meeting Controlled Unclassified Information handling requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC 2.0.
Guide data workstreams of cloud migration efforts, including sequencing, migration approaches, and decommissioning of legacy data stores.
Review data delivery designs for alignment with enterprise standards and document decisions through architecture decision records.
Mentor engineers and analysts on modeling, performance, and cost-aware design.
Communicate architecture to technical and non-technical audiences.
Partner with the Director of Infrastructure and Security and the Director of Business Solutions to translate business needs into a coherent data platform.
Shape standards and tooling and build consensus across stakeholders in a cross-functional IT organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be U.S. citizens to meet the eligibility requirements for this position.
Deep experience with relational and dimensional modeling.
Working knowledge of lakehouse and NoSQL patterns.
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud data platform, such as Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, or an equivalent platform.
Experience with SQL Server and Oracle Database Platform.
Knowledge of data governance concepts, including cataloging, lineage, quality management, and master data management.
Experience integrating data across ERP, HRIS, CRM, financial, operational, and cloud-based systems.
Ability to explain technical trade-offs to executives and write concise architecture documents and proposals.
Understanding of enterprise data security and compliance requirements, including role-based access, data classification, encryption, privacy, and controlled data.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data architecture and technical standards.
Ability to work across Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Applications, and business teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Seven or more (7+) years of experience in data engineering, database design, or analytics.
Three or more (3+) years designing enterprise data architectures encompassing data models, integrations, data platforms, and information flows across multiple business systems.
Preferred: familiarity with Azure Government or GCC High.
Preferred: experience in the defense industrial base, including Controlled Unclassified Information, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC 2.0.
Preferred: on-premises-to-Azure data migrations and data platform modernization.
Preferred: experience in environments subject to NIST, CMMC, or other federal or security requirements.
Preferred: working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) Immediate Vesting
Professional Development Assistance
Legal Aid Assistance Program
Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
Personal Time Off / Paid Time Off (PTO)
Observance of Federal Holidays (11 Federal Holidays)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Development Opportunities