Data Architect

Description
The Data Architect is responsible for reviewing and analyzing the data infrastructure as well as developing data sharing standards and agreements; developing data governance policies; planning future databases; implementing data storage and management solutions; drafting data management frameworks to meet business and technology requirements; and ensuring data security and compliance with regulations. This role is also responsible for leading and facilitating various committees regarding data sharing and data governance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Researches and creates policies and procedures regarding data system and database standards, security, and maintenance.
Collaborates and builds strong partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Prepares technical, administrative, and other reports and presentations for organizational leadership to use in a business setting. Presents written materials and reports in a manner understandable and appropriate to the intended audience.
Translates business requirements into databases, data warehouses, and data streams; develops and documents data access requirements and strategies. Defines, implements and documents technical requirements including data definitions, data structures, operational guidelines.
Analyzes, plans, and defines data architecture frameworks, including security, backup and recovery, data capacity, reference data, metadata, and master data.
Performs technical and administrative research, development, design implementation, and evaluation of the County's automated data systems.
Creates procedures to ensure data accuracy and consistency, data integration, adherence to data standards and governance policies, and accessibility.
Researches, recommends, implements, and maintains new database management systems and system upgrades, including system design, feasibility studies, cost estimates, impact analysis, database security, data conversion, and reduction of redundant data.
Migrates data from legacy
Experience Level
Expert Level
Skills
Data, Data architecture, data governance, SQL scripting, data visualization
100% remote role but candidate must reside in California to be considered .
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.