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Data Architect

Austal

The Role

Overview

Design and manage enterprise data architecture for Austal's shipbuilding projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • database optimization
  • data migration
  • data governance
  • data architecture
  • data security
  • metadata management

Tasks

-Optimising database systems by recommending solutions for configuring information systems, managing data migration from legacy systems, and designing conceptual and logical database models. -Ensuring data integrity and quality by establishing and enforcing data governance frameworks, quality standards, and validation protocols to maintain consistent, accurate, and reliable enterprise data. -Designing scalable data architectures by developing and implementing secure, enterprise-wide models and integration strategies that align with SSA business strategies and technical requirements. -Maintaining compliance and security by implementing data security policies and ensuring adherence to data privacy laws and industry regulations through effective controls and audits. -Standardising data models and metadata by developing and maintaining logical and physical data models and implementing metadata management practices to enhance clarity and reusability.

Requirements

  • communication
  • data architecture
  • azure architect
  • data governance
  • sql
  • bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders -Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data architectures including data warehousing solutions and real-time data pipelines -Cloud Certification such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect would be highly desirable -In-depth knowledge of data management concepts, including data governance, data quality, and data integration -Proficient in SQL, ELT processes and big data framework -Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Data Science or Information Technology, or working towards

Benefits

-Professional development and training opportunities. -A supportive and dynamic work environment. -Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. -Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The Company

About Austal

-Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam. -Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels. -Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries. -Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion. -Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.

Sector Specialisms

Defence

Commercial Vessels

Maritime Technology

Shipbuilding

Offshore Patrol

Surveillance

Expeditionary Transport

Medical Ships

Salvage and Rescue

Drydock Services

Unmanned Vessel Programs

Autonomous Machinery Control