Data Architect, Data Governance

Irving, TX, United States

Data Architect, Data Governance page is loaded Data Architect, Data Governance Apply locations Irving, Texas time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 40010364 If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Data Architect is responsible for delivering that Data Strategy and full Data Management lifecycle solutions that enable business teams, IT teams, and external partners. Enables operational excellence through the establishment and execution of Data Management and Data Governance principles. Drives continuous improvement in solution performance, reliability, compliance and efficiency. Strategically develops and executes roadmaps that align to business strategy and measurably drives business growth through business KPIs. Consistently develops and grows expertise in Data Management and enabling technologies Job Description

Key Accountabilities • Actively participate in the design and evolution of the enterprise Data Strategy. • Drive the delivery of the Data Strategy and Data Architecture solutions across the Vistra eco system incorporating multiple business units and locations, third party contractors and Managed service providers, i.e.  enterprise re-usable data solutions. • Provide technical expertise in the architecture, design, implementation and maintenance of data assets that support business operations and analytics. • Data risk management to avoid data loss, manage access to data in a responsible way, and ensure that data quality is trustworthy and fit for purpose, i.e. accountable for the  integrity of data, data designs, data security architecture and associated controls. Education, Experience & Skill Requirements • 10+ years minimum of progressive experience in data discipline and implementing complex data architecture solutions to meet operational and analytical requirements. • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Modeling, etc. • Expertise in designing solutions for structured and unstructured data. • Expertise designing scalable data architecture to support both batch and real-time data products and platforms using best-in-class data technologies such as relational databases, data integration, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, cloud data warehouse, etc.) for a continuously changing digital landscape. • Expertise designing and implementing security and access controls to include masking and encryptions, object tagging, role-based access with row and column level security. • Expertise in developing and managing metadata. • Expertise creating Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Models that integrate with existing or proposed database structures. • Experience with Data Quality approaches and tools including the ability to perform data profiling. • Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) concept, tools and practices. • Experience in writing advanced queries, performance tuning, partitioning, materialized views, etc.  Key Metrics • Operational Excellence: Streamline and Simplification of solution portfolio. • Continuous Improvement: Increased cost efficiency in solution delivery. Expertise developing and maintaining data catalog tools and technologies, such as metadata management systems, data cataloging platforms, and data lineage tools.

Experience working with data owners and stakeholders to capture and document data quality metrics to ensure consistency and accuracy of information.

Experience working in a Data Governance and Protection program; how to capture and remediate data protection defects associated with various data classifications, such as SPI, is required.

Job Family

Information Technology Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations

Irving, TexasTexas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ .

Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com .

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It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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