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# NISSC 3 Database Architect III

- **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,200.0 - $194,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Architecture, Log Analysis, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Data Lineage, Data Management, User Administration
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=588bcd5f034b978d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/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.
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## Description

* 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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