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NISSC 3 Database Architect III

American Systems Corporation

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$116–194K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$116–194K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Cloud+ Or GICSP Or GSEC Or Security+ Or SSCP

Job overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a Data Architect III to support NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Complex mission. The role designs, implements, and maintains data architecture for technical baselines and artifacts, and develops data management plans and processes. It also supports systems integration, data governance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. The posting anticipates opportunities beginning around June 2026, with hiring and start dates dependent on contract award and organizational needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Database AdministrationDatabase TuningDatabase SecurityBackup and RecoveryLog AnalysisUser Account ManagementIncident ResponseDatabase Management SystemsScriptingAutomation ToolsAnalytical SkillsTroubleshootingDocumentationCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or Software Engineering or Equivalent DoD/Military TrainingTop Secret/SCI ClearanceCloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or Security+ or SSCP7+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

NISSC 3 Database Architect III Location US-CO-Colorado Springs ID 2026-3935 Category Databases & Data Warehousing Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMSis seeking aData Architect III with 7 - 10 years of experience and a TS/SCI Clearanceto support The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) -Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract III Mission Responsibilities - Responsible for designing, implementing, andmaintaininga data architecture to ensure the integrity, availability, and reliability of technical baselines and artifacts. - Develops andmaintainsdata management plans and processes (e.g., data acquisition, validation, and storage; documenting datalineage andenforcing data protection protocols. - Collaborates with systems engineering, cybersecurity, and configuration management staff to ensure systems integration. - Supportsestablishingnaming conventions, metadata structures, and access control policies. - Supports audit readiness and continuous improvement of data management practices. - Works in close Coordination EDLM/UDLM (Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance) manager #NISSC Qualifications Education: Bachelors in IT, Cyber, CS, IS, Data Science, or SW Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training Clearance: Top Secret/ SCI Certifications: Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification. Experience: 7-10 Years - Experienced in database administration, tuning, and security of large-scale, mission-critical databases. - Hasexpertisein backup and recovery strategies, log analysis, user account management, and incident response. - Proficientin database management systems, scripting, and automation tools. - Hasstrong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with other technical staff in a high-security, high-availability setting. Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities, which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award, organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/30E98780FBA94FC1.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,374 open Data Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$116–194K/yr
  • Colorado median$138–208K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$133–229K/yr1,117 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $155K, is 14% below the Colorado median midpoint ($181K) — in the middle half of Data Architect salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 40 open Data Architect jobs in Colorado and 1,374 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Data Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,234 postings).
Education
520 of the 1,374 open Data Architect jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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