SC Cleared Data Architect
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- Defence (Contract) Duration: Until 1st February 2027 Rate: 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.
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