Data Architect

Launch Your Career with Cook Systems Since 1990, Cook Systems —a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm—has been helping businesses and professionals grow through innovation, integrity, and investment in people. We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth companies alike to deliver agile technology solutions, AI-driven talent strategies, and our signature FastTrack program that develops the next generation of tech talent. At Cook, you’ll find a culture that values excellence, creativity, and accountability. We believe in opportunity backed by trust—and in building careers that last. Check out what our team members have to say on our Glassdoor page, and discover why Cook Systems is where meaningful careers take off! Summary: We are seeking an experienced Data Architect who will be responsible for enterprise-wide data design, balancing optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in designing and constructing data architectures, operational data stores, and data marts, focusing on enterprise-wide data modeling and database design. Responsibilities: Define data architecture standards, policies, and procedures for the organization, structure, attributes, and nomenclature of data elements. Apply accepted data content standards to technology projects. Conduct business analysis, data acquisition, and access analysis and design. Optimize Database Management Systems and develop recovery and load strategy designs and implementations. Lead and plan database architectures for enterprise systems. Work on multiple projects as a project leader or subject matter expert. Address projects/issues of high complexity requiring in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coach and mentor junior technical staff. Required Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 7 years