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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Architect - **Company:** CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Security, Data Systems, Database Queries, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Working Model 2D, Data Storage Technologies, 3d Solid and Surface Modeling, Database Performance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Physical Data Models - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/DA912BA13B8840EBA0DAE3E7823B7530/job/ ## About the Role * Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 10 years of experience * Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired * Database Management Systems (DBMS): Proficiency with various database systems. * SQL: Strong knowledge of SQL for database querying and management. * Cloud Technologies: Expertise in cloud-based data storage and management solutions. * Data Modeling: Skill in creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models. * System Design: Ability to design robust, scalable, and secure data architectures. * Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and resolve issues related to database performance and functionality. ## Description *Government Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired *This position is in Arlington VA, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Database Architect within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technological advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Database Architect designs, builds, and manages an organization's data systems by creating blueprints and models for new databases, ensuring data security, integrity, and performance, and establishing standards and best practices for data storage and access. They work with various stakeholders to understand data needs and design solutions that meet business goals, support applications, and ensure long-term scalability and efficiency. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. 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