<p> Develop data models, database schemas, and integration patterns that support digital credentials,</p><p>transcripts, apostilles, and vital records.</p><p>• Create and enforce data governance policies ensuring compliance with FERPA, state regulations, and</p><p>government data security standards.</p><p>• Define data standards and metadata management strategies across both platforms.</p><p>• Lead the technical strategy for data integration between legacy systems and modern cloud-based</p><p>solutions.</p><p>Security & Compliance</p><p>• Ensure data architecture meets SOC2 Type II requirements and government security standards.</p><p>• Design and implement data encryption, access controls, and audit mechanisms for sensitive credential</p><p>and vital record data.</p><p>• Collaborate with security teams to conduct threat modeling and implement data protection measures.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with privacy regulations, including FERPA, state data protection laws, and records</p><p>retention requirements.</p><p>Platform Integration & Development</p><p>• Architect data pipelines and ETL processes for credential issuance, verification, and digital record</p><p>management</p><p>• Design APIs and integration layers that enable secure data exchange with educational institutions and</p><p>government agencies.</p><p>• Work with development teams to implement data solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or</p><p>similar)</p><p>• Optimize database performance and scalability to handle high-volume credential processing and</p><p>verification requests.</p><p> </p><p>Analytics & Reporting</p><p>• Design data warehousing and business intelligence solutions supporting operational and strategic</p><p>decision-making.</p><p>• Create data models that enable reporting on credential issuance, verification trends, and system usage</p><p>across both platforms.</p><p>• Develop KPIs and metrics frameworks to measure platform performance and customer satisfaction.</p><p>Collaboration & Leadership</p><p>• Mentor development teams on data best practices, modeling techniques, and architectural patterns</p><p>• Document data architecture, create technical specifications, and maintain architecture decision records.</p><p>• Participate in vendor evaluations and technology selection for data-related tools and platforms.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p><br></p>