Job Description
Job description:
Our client is a high-performing Defence and National Security consultancy delivering classified, mission-critical programmes across UK Government. Their teams design and implement secure data platforms that enable intelligence operations, cyber defence, automation and AI-driven decision making.
Due to continued programme growth, they are now hiring a Data Architect to lead architecture design, governance and modernisation across multiple secure environments.
The Role
You will be responsible for shaping enterprise-level data architecture strategy, defining standards, and ensuring platforms are secure, scalable and future-ready. This role sits at the heart of national security delivery and offers genuine technical influence across multiple long-term Defence programmes.
Regular travel to London is required.
Key Responsibilities
Lead data architecture strategy and standards across Defence programmes
Assess legacy platforms and define modernisation roadmaps
Design secure, scalable data models and integration patterns
Own data governance, interoperability and compliance frameworks
Enable AI/ML, analytics and automation through robust data platforms
Work closely with engineering, analytics and senior stakeholders
Maintain enterprise architecture artefacts and documentation
Candidate Requirements
Strong experience...