We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist Defence and National Security consultancy delivering some of the UK Government’s most sensitive and strategically important digital programmes. Their work supports intelligence operations, cyber defence, data-driven automation and national infrastructure protection.
With significant programme expansion underway, they are seeking a Principal Data Architect to take ownership of data architecture strategy and technical direction across multiple classified environments.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to sit at the core of national security delivery. You will shape enterprise-scale data ecosystems, define governance and interoperability frameworks, and influence adoption of AI/ML-ready platforms that enable faster, smarter and more secure operational decision making.
You will operate at senior stakeholder level and provide architectural leadership across long-term Defence programmes.
Regular London travel required.
What You’ll Own
Enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmaps
Governance, interoperability and compliance frameworks
Secure, scalable data models and integration architectures
Platform modernisation and cloud migration strategies
AI/ML and advanced analytics data enablement
Cross-domain secure data sharing patterns
Architecture standards, documentation and best practice
What We’re Looking For
Senior-level Data Architect experience within complex, secure or regulated environments
Strong enterprise architecture and data modelling background
Experience delivering modernisation or transformation programmes
Knowledge of:
Data governance, ethics and compliance
Interoperability and data standards
Analytics and visualisation platforms
Secure cross-domain data sharing
Experience across Azure, AWS or GCP ecosystems
Scripting / automation capability desirable
Security Clearance Eligibility
British citizenship
UK residency for the last 5 years
Eligible for high-level UK security clearance
What’s On Offer
Premium salary & benefits
Hybrid working
Generous funded training & career coaching
Long-term secure Defence programmes
Highly collaborative, technically driven culture
Why This Role?
You will architect platforms that protect national security, enable advanced intelligence capability and directly shape the future of UK Defence data strategy.
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You will be an experienced Data Architect with a background in secure or highly regulated environments.