Data Architect and Team Lead, Instructional and Information Technology Services
About the position Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Systems, the Data Architect and Team Lead serves as the university’s senior technical authority for enterprise data architecture, database platforms, and analytics data structures. The position defines and advances the campus data platform strategy in alignment with CSU systemwide initiatives, including Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and the evolving CSU data lake environment. This role provides hands-on technical leadership in the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and governed data solutions; establishes architectural standards and integration patterns; and elevates the technical capabilities of the Data Administration and Analytics team. The incumbent partners with campus and Chancellor’s Office stakeholders to enable trusted data for analytics, operations, compliance, and institutional decision-making and plays a foundational role in the development of the university’s data governance framework. Data Architect and Team Lead (Database Administrator IV) This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page. Benefits • medical • dental • vision • life and disability insurances • retirement (CalPERS) • tuition waiver • vacation and sick leave • 15 paid holidays