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Job Title

Data Architect

Agency

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department

Tti Network & Information Systems

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who are we?

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 Mission and Vision

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.

Our Work Environment

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)

Our Employee Benefits

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.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

+ This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with a minimum of two days in office each week. The primary duty station for this position will be the TTI Headquarters building located at RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

+ The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties

Data Architecture and Solutions (30%)

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

Data Management(25%)

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

Customer Support (20%)

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

Cloud Cost Management and Optimization (10%)

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.

Division Support and Objectives (10%)

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

Other Duties (5%)

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

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Four years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.