Sr Enterprise Data Architect

Vervic Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vervic Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Data Architect in Washington, D.C. for a hybrid position. The role requires an Active Top Secret or DHS Clearance while overseeing data governance frameworks using Collibra and ensuring compliance with key data privacy regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in data management and architecture. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while leading and mentoring a development team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices.
• Hands-on expertise integrating Collibra (or similar) with data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement data governance frameworks using Collibra.
• Design and maintain enterprise metadata models and ensure metadata tagging aligns with Collibra.
• Define data models, standards, and principles for structured and unstructured data.
• Partner with CDO, Data Stewards, Engineers, and Analysts to ensure data usability.
• Leverage AI/ML capabilities within Collibra for data quality monitoring.

Skills

Metadata management

Data lineage

Master data management

Collibra integration

Data architecture principles

Data modeling

Data integration strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

AI/ML capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Collibra

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Positional Overview

Sr Enterprise Data Architect – Washington, D.C. – Hybrid. Requires Active Top Secret or DHS Clearance.

Responsibilities

Data Governance & Collibra Integration

• Define and implement data governance frameworks using Collibra.
• Ensure data cataloging, lineage, and stewardship are maintained within Collibra.
• Work with business and IT teams to establish data policies, standards, and ownership.

Metadata & Master Data Management (MDM)

• Design and maintain enterprise metadata models and ensure metadata tagging aligns with Collibra.
• Oversee data classification, business glossaries, and dictionaries within Collibra.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent and accurate master data across systems.

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Define data models, standards, and principles for structured and unstructured data.
• Work on data integration strategies to align disparate data sources with governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal standards.

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with CDO, Data Stewards, Engineers, and Analysts to ensure data usability and trustworthiness.
• Provide technical guidance on how Collibra integrates with data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Train and support business users on self‑service data discovery using Collibra.

Automation & AI Integration

• Leverage AI/ML capabilities within Collibra for data quality monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Automate metadata ingestion, data lineage, and governance processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices.
• Hands‑on expertise integrating Collibra (or similar) with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, and data integration strategies.
• Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and provide guidance on data governance best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and mentor a development team.

Nice to Haves

• Hands‑on experience with Collibra.
• Experience integrating Collibra with BI/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Prior experience supporting large‑scale enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Clearance

U.S. Citizen; Active DHS Clearance, DoD Top Secret Clearance, or Q‑level Clearance.

EOE