Enterprise Data Architect

Segra; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Volunteer Days

Parental Leave

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Segra is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect for a full-time hybrid role in Charlottesville, VA. The position focuses on transforming Segra's data ecosystem into scalable, cloud-enabled architecture to support analytics, AI, and BI.

You will design and implement enterprise data strategies, modernize data environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust data solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes and lakehouses, data integration, data modeling, master data management, metadata management, and data governance.
• Experience with SQL and modern data engineering technologies.
• Ability translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data strategies.
• Modernize Segra's data environments for scalable, cloud-enabled architecture.
• Enable advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust data solutions.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Data Lakes & Lakehouses

Data Integration

Master Data Management

Metadata Management

Data Governance

Cloud Platforms

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Azure Data Services

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Enterprise Data Architect to join us in a full-time capacity.

Location Requirement:

The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

Data Architecture involves transformation, continuous improvement, and documentation of Segra's data ecosystem to modern, scalable, cloud-enabled architecture. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise data strategies, modernizing data environments, and enabling advanced analytics, AI, and business intelligence capabilities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience/combined education

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data warehousing
  • Data lakes and lakehouses
  • Data integration patterns
  • Data modeling methodologies
  • Master data management
  • Metadata management
  • Data governance frameworks
• Experience with SQL and modern data engineering technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML and enterprise data architectures supporting artificial intelligence initiatives.
• Experience implementing DataOps and Agile delivery methodologies.
• TOGAF, Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or relevant architecture certifications.
• Experience leading data architecture and enterprise transformation programs.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
• Data Platform Modernization
• Cloud Architecture
• Business Partnership
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Problem Solving
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

About Segra:

Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $150,000

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.