Principal Data Architect, Secure Government and Defence Programmes
Location: UK, hybrid, client site as required
Security Requirement: Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is mandatory.
This role is only suitable for candidates who currently hold active DV clearance.
Overview
A leading UK consulting organisation delivering mission-critical digital and data transformation across defence, national security, and sensitive government environments is seeking a Principal Data Architect. This is a senior, client-facing role focused on defining and delivering secure, scalable data platforms within highly classified programmes.
Due to the nature of the work and access to classified systems, only candidates with active DV clearance can be considered.
Role Responsibilities
* Define and lead enterprise-level data architecture for complex, secure transformation programmes
* Architect end-to-end data platforms covering ingestion, integration, storage, governance, and analytics
* Design secure, resilient, and scalable architectures aligned with defence and national security requirements
* Translate mission and operational needs into technical data solutions
* Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and client stakeholders
* Contribute to capability growth, technical strategy, and thought leadership within secure environments
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