Senior Database Architect - REQUIRES Public Trust with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Database Architect to join a federal company located in the DC/VA area. This role focuses on enterprise data governance with deep expertise in Collibra to design and manage frameworks, metadata, lineage, and master data management. The candidate will integrate Collibra with modern platforms, enable self-service data discovery, and leverage automation and AI/ML to improve data quality and governance efficiency. Responsibilities of the Senior Database Architect Include: * Implement data governance frameworks using Collibra.

• Maintain metadata, lineage, and MDM practices.
• Integrate Collibra with platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and federal standards.
• Train users on Collibra and self-service data discovery.
• Automate governance workflows and apply AI/ML for data quality. Qualifications of the Senior Database Architect Include: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10 years in data governance with Collibra expertise.
• Strong knowledge of metadata, lineage, and MDM.
• Hands-on Collibra integration with modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards.
• Experience with automation and AI/ML for governance.
  
  

Preferred (not required): * DHS Suitability Clearance.

• Advanced Collibra workflows/connectors.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform. Compensation of the Senior Database Architect Includes: * Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year, based on experience and certifications. * Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law. This job opens for applications on 12/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. keywords: Data Governance, Collibra, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, MDM (Master Data Management), Data Catalog, Data Stewardship, Data Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Privacy, GDPR, CCPA, Federal Compliance, AI/ML, Automation, Cloud Integration, ETL, Data Quality, Data Discovery, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Enterprise Data Frameworks, Public Trust Clearance, DHS Clearance, ICE Clearance, Collibra Platform, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP, SQL, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, API Integration, Workflow Automation, Data Classification, Business Glossary Management, Data Dictionary, Serverless Architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code, Design and implement data governance frameworks, Maintain metadata and lineage, Develop master data management practices, Integrate Collibra with modern data platforms, Ensure regulatory compliance, Enable self-service data discovery, Automate governance workflows, Apply AI/ML for data quality monitoring, Collaborate with CDO and Data Stewards, Train business users on Collibra, Senior Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architect, Data Governance Architect, Collibra Architect, Data Management Architect, Metadata Architect, Data Strategy Lead, Data Governance Manager, Data Quality Architect, Information Governance Architect