Role:
Senior Data Architect
Contract Length:
12 months, Inside IR35
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
3 days a week in Corsham
Clearance:
SC clearance
We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead enterprise-wide data architecture for a complex Defence digital transformation programme. The role will focus on developing robust, secure, and future-proofed data strategies and models, ensuring interoperability across multiple COTS and bespoke systems.
This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on expertise in designing enterprise data ecosystems, setting standards, and guiding stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and govern enterprise data architecture across medical, logistics, and operational domains
* Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for integration across complex application landscapes
* Map data dependencies, ensuring secure interoperability and reducing duplication/cost
* Lead strategy for data repository and integration hub design, aligning with programme governance
* Define master and reference data frameworks across domains (health, personnel, logistics, operational)
* Establish metadata and data quality management standards, ensuring compliance with defence and healthcare standards
* Oversee the full data lifecycle (ingestion, storage, curation, distribution, archival, destruction)
* Provide architectural input into programme boards and Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes
* Influence and mentor technical teams while engaging with senior stakeholders to shape enterprise-wide data strategy
Required:
* Proven experience as a Senior or Enterprise Data Architect in large-scale, complex programmes
* Strong expertise in enterprise data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Track record in delivering secure, integrated data solutions in Defence, government
* Deep knowledge of data standards and interoperability frameworks
* Experience with data governance, metadata management, master data frameworks
* Familiarity with cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premise architectures, including cross-domain secure data flows
* Ability to balance strategy and delivery — from high-level roadmaps to hands-on modelling and design
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing programme boards and C-level decision makers