Senior Data Architect

Senior Architect - Data Management & Security Operations
Location: Houston, TX - Onsite | Duration: Ongoing / Long-term

Why This Role Matters

Join a forward-thinking team where secure, high-performing data architecture powers every decision. As Senior Architect, you ll lead the design of enterprise-wide data solutions that keep sensitive information safe while enabling seamless reporting and analytics.

What You ll Do

• Engineer Secure Data Architecture: Design scalable pipelines and system architecture connecting ERP, SIS, Microsoft Fabric, and reporting platforms.

• Lock Down Access: Implement role-based access, audit logging, and encryption to protect critical data.

• Integrate & Govern: Develop integration patterns and security frameworks for SIS, ERP, Power BI, and cloud platforms.

• Standardize & Catalog: Define metadata standards and automate data cataloging and classification.

• Ensure Compliance: Partner with IT, Legal, and Security to implement FERPA- and HIPAA-compliant controls.

• Drive Governance: Define data lineage and governance structures for key datasets and pipelines.

• Mentor & Lead: Provide technical guidance to architects and engineers on access and data management.

• Evaluate & Evolve: Assess and recommend security and governance technologies to keep systems cutting-edge.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master s preferred).

• Experience: 6 years in enterprise data architecture, integration, or identity/access management. K-12 data systems experience a plus.

• Technical Chops:

  • Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, and cloud data security expertise

  • Knowledge of SSO, SAML, SCIM, RBAC, and encryption protocols

  • Familiarity with ERP and SIS data models and compliance frameworks (FERPA, HIPAA)

  • Strong grasp of data interoperability standards (IMS OneRoster, Ed-Fi)

  • Proven track record designing secure, high-performance data pipelines