AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Data Architect III with 7 – 10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearance to support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission
Responsibilities- Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a data architecture to ensure the integrity, availability, and reliability of technical baselines and artifacts.
- Develops and maintains data management plans and processes (e.g., data acquisition, validation, and storage; documenting data lineage and enforcing data protection protocols.
- Collaborates with systems engineering, cybersecurity, and configuration management staff to ensure systems integration.
- Supports establishing naming conventions, metadata structures, and access control policies.
- Supports audit readiness and continuous improvement of data management practices.
- Works in close Coordination EDLM/UDLM (Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance) manager
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QualificationsEducation: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoW/Military training
Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI
Certifications: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification.
Experience: 7-10 Years
- Experienced in database administration, tuning, and security of large-scale, mission-critical databases.
- Has expertise in backup and recovery strategies, log analysis, user account management, and incident response.
- Proficient in database management systems, scripting, and automation tools.
- Has strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with other technical staff in a high-security, high-availability setting.
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering, or equivalent DoW/Military training
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- 7–10 years of relevant experience
- Experience administering, tuning, and securing large-scale, mission-critical databases
- Expertise in backup and recovery strategies, log analysis, user account management, and incident response
- Proficiency with database management systems, scripting, and automation tools
- Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical collaboration skills
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned government services contractor that delivers professional, technical, information technology, engineering, analysis, testing, evaluation, and training solutions for complex national-priority programs. Based in McLean, Virginia, the company supports federal customers—particularly defense and other Department of Defense missions—with mission-essential and information engineering, digital engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and lifecycle IT services across critical public-sector environments.
