Job Description
SC Cleared Data Architect - Defence (Contract)
Duration: Until 1st February 2027Rate: Up to £575 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Corsham (Hybrid - 4 days per week on-site; occasional travel to DMS Whittington)
We are seeking an SC Cleared Data Architect to support a major Defence programme. This long-term contract role is suited to an experienced data professional with a strong background in data architecture, modelling, and governance within large, complex, and highly regulated environments.
You will play a key role in designing and assuring data architectures that meet strategic organisational needs, working closely with senior architects, delivery teams, and a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The Role
As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for shaping and assuring data solutions across the programme, ensuring alignment with data standards, governance frameworks, and security policies.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing, supporting, and guiding the upgrade, management, decommissioning, and archiving of data in line with data policy
Defining and maintaining data technology architecture, including metadata, integration, BI, and data warehouse architectures
Producing, maintaining, and reverse-engineering data models to meet organisational and programme needs
Providing input into and maintaining data dictionaries and metadata repositories
Undertaking data profiling and source system analysis to support effective data use
Ensuring data solutions comply with governance, security, and assurance requirements
Monitoring compliance with data standards and assessing the impact of breaches
Supporting multidisciplinary delivery teams with clear data insights and architectural guidance
Communicating effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing competing priorities and perspectives
About You
Essential experience:
Active SC Clearance
Proven experience working as a Data Architect within Defence or similarly regulated environments
Strong expertise in data modelling, including conceptual, logical, and physical models
Experience defining and maintaining data standards, policies, and governance frameworks
Hands-on experience with metadata management and data integration impact analysis
Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams
Strong problem management skills, including root cause analysis and preventative measures
Desirable:
Experience working on large-scale Defence transformation programmes
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, BI, and data warehouse architectures
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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