Data Architect

Texas A&M Transportation Institute-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Bryan, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

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The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals. Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society. Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer. The Systems Engineer II will serve as TTI's data architect and is responsible for the management of TTI's entire data infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business goals, supports data governance, and promotes data consistency and accessibility across systems. As a strategic research partner, the data architect will also provide services to research teams that address complex data management solutions using cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure Databricks, OneLake, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Snowflake, etc. As a member of the cloud solutions team, the data architect will work cohesively with other team members to develop and implement cloud strategies, support AI initiatives, architectures, and integrations for TTI's business and research areas. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Coordinate with cloud solutions team to develop overarching data management strategy and supporting architectures.
Ensure data architecture and storage solutions support agency business, data governance, and strategic research objectives
Ensure data architecture, storage solutions, and pipelines can scale to meet AI solution requirements
Provide leadership on best practices and emerging data technologies
Develop and maintain data repositories and catalogs
Ensure datasets are documented for discoverability and reuse
Assist research teams in locating and retrieving relevant data
Facilitate access and the efficient movement of data into and out of solutions
Facilitate unifying multi-source datasets for AI model training and inference
Ensure data is classified and tagged for sensitivity and retention purposes
Respond swiftly to system outages and disruptions
Ensures the accuracy and effectiveness of the services to meet business and research requirements.
Clearly communicates with IT and non-IT professionals to ensure effective use of services
Serves as Tier II/III contact for management of cloud and non-cloud data management solutions systems
Research problems and recommend solutions for partners
Maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams for operational continuity
Monitor and manage data storage usage and costs
Analyze cost utilization reports to Identify cost-inefficient areas and potential cost-saving opportunities
Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for resources and projects.
Estimate data storage costs for research proposals.
Builds and maintains a positive relationship with other agency units and personnel. Maintains positive relationships with external partners that assist in the development, funding, public relations, and overall success of TTI and NIS.
Ensures solutions are compliant with Agency and System regulations.
Participates in IT Service Management Processes
Develops and leads projects in support of Division goals
Participates in training and professional development sessions.
Serves on committees inside and outside of NIS and TTI to develop technical standards and direction
Create system related documents/reports including installation procedures, control documents, and test plans in compliance with agency, departmental, and project management standards
Serves as Tier II/III contact for agency communication and collaboration systems
Monitors and manages system certificates for agency infrastructure
May direct the efforts of one or more individuals (NIS student technicians and interns)
Occasional after hours on-call support for agency infrastructure and services
Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of related experience
Ability to perform common office functions.
Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Experience using AI tools to increase productivity or create workflow efficiencies.
Proven track record of designing scalable, high-performance data solutions.
Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and analytics platforms.
Familiarity with data governance, data catalogs, and data security best practices.

Entrepreneurial culture
Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty
Ability to work with nationally recognized experts
Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals
Premier office and research facilities and equipment
Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground
Outstanding research support services
Hybrid work environment/telecommuting
Flexible work hours
Family friendly
High staff retention rates
Leadership development and wellness programs
Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)
TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

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