Cloud Database Architect

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Functional Title: Cloud Database Architect 
Job Title: Systems Analyst VII 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b 
Posting Number: 10036 
Closing Date: 01/06/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29 
Salary Range: $8,488.33 - $13,151.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11 
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Brief Job Description:

The Cloud Database Architect plays a critical role in defining and executing the agency’s enterprise data strategy. This position designs, implements, and optimizes secure, scalable, and high-performing database solutions across on-premises and modern cloud platforms. The Architect partners with technical teams and business stakeholders to modernize legacy systems, lead migrations to cloud-native solutions, and ensure enterprise data platforms enable business objectives, analytics, and decision-making.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(30%) Leads enterprise data architecture initiatives that directly support CTO strategic projects. Responsibilities include defining, designing, and delivering hybrid database solutions that span both on-premises Oracle environments (such as RAC and Exadata) and cloud-based databases. The Architect oversees studies, develops roadmaps, and provides recommendations for database modernization, migration, and optimization. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing logical and physical data models, optimizing database performance, and offering technical and data architecture leadership across the organization.

(25%) Leads complex database projects that involve collaboration with agency systems, external vendors, and cloud service providers. In this capacity, the Architect is responsible for designing and implementing data architectures that are not only scalable and secure but also compliant with regulatory requirements across both hybrid and cloud environments. Additionally, the role involves establishing and enforcing robust database governance, as well as developing and upholding standards and best practices to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the agency’s data platforms.

(15%) Responsible for designing, implementing, and administering databases across a range of environments, including cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as hybrid configurations. They implement robust solutions for data replication, disaster recovery, backup, monitoring, and high availability, utilizing technologies like RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and equivalent cloud-native tools. Additionally, they ensure that all architectures are cost-effective, resilient, and consistently aligned with business service level agreements (SLAs).

(15%) Leads solution implementations by focusing on query optimization, schema refactoring, migration planning, and troubleshooting. They oversee critical activities such as testing, managing cutover and migration events, and documenting enterprise database platforms to ensure accuracy and continuity. Additionally, the Architect collaborates closely with application teams to guarantee seamless integration across systems, supporting the organization’s enterprise data strategy and operational objectives.

(5%) Responsible for evaluating the current state of the agency’s enterprise database systems in comparison to the desired future state, pinpointing any gaps, and recommending strategies to address them. Additionally, the Architect conducts cost-benefit and feasibility analyses to support IT planning and provide justification for proposed initiatives, ensuring that decisions are both strategic and financially sound.

(5%) In addition to other responsibilities, the Architect mentors and trains staff on various database platforms, cloud services, and integrating analytics solutions. This role also actively promotes best practices for managing and operating databases in both hybrid and cloud environments.

(5%) Performs other responsibilities as needed to advance the agency’s enterprise data modernization strategy, ensuring flexibility and comprehensive support for evolving organizational priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security compliance (HIPAA, FERPA, CJIS, or equivalent standards).
• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security compliance (HIPAA, FERPA, CJIS, or equivalent standards).
• Knowledge of NoSQL and distributed databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Cosmos DB).
• Knowledge of DevOps/DataOps practices, CI/CD for databases, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of AI/ML data pipelines or advanced analytics integration.
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping.
• Hands-on skills with enterprise relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and cloud-native databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL/BigQuery).
• Strong skills in data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical), ER diagrams, and schema design.
• Skilled in database performance tuning, query optimization, partitioning, indexing, and scalability design.
• Skilled with backup/recovery, high availability, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong project leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled with enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and big data platforms.
• Skilled with ETL/ELT tools, data pipelines, and real-time data integration.
• Skills in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Skills in training and mentoring teams on database technologies and best practices.
• Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

•       Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Administration (BA) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

•       Minimum 12 years of experience in enterprise database environments, including on-premises and cloud-based platforms.

•       At least 4 years of experience in a formal database architect role, including solution design, integration, and optimization.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• This is a hybrid position based in Austin with at least three (3) days in the office required. The selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. 

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This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.