Data Architect and Team Lead, Instructional and Information Technology Services

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,488 - 126,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

15 paid holidays annually

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in California is seeking a Data Architect and Team Lead to oversee enterprise data architecture and analytics. This full-time role involves collaborating with stakeholders to achieve trusted data management and advanced solutions aligned with CSU initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong technical leadership skills and experience with data governance frameworks. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and an extensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise data architecture and analytics.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake.
• Ability to establish architectural standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the campus data platform strategy.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for data governance.

Skills

Data architecture

Database platforms

Analytics data structures

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Data Architect and Team Lead, Instructional and Information Technology Services

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Marcos
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Information Systems & Technology, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Position Description

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Systems, the Data Architect and Team Lead serves as the university’s senior technical authority for enterprise data architecture, database platforms, and analytics data structures. The position defines and advances the campus data platform strategy in alignment with CSU systemwide initiatives, including Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and the evolving CSU data lake environment.

This role provides hands-on technical leadership in the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and governed data solutions; establishes architectural standards and integration patterns; and elevates the technical capabilities of the Data Administration and Analytics team. The incumbent partners with campus and Chancellor’s Office stakeholders to enable trusted data for analytics, operations, compliance, and institutional decision-making and plays a foundational role in the development of the university’s data governance framework.

Position Summary

Data Architect and Team Lead (Database Administrator IV)

This is a full-time, exemptposition, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $10,438 - $11,299 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $8,231 - $11,990 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.

Application Process

This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on March 16, 2026.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail] .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employmentrescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).

Advertised: Mar 02 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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