Job description
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist Defence and National Security consultancy delivering some of the UK Governments 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.
Regular London travel required.
* 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
* Senior-level Data Architect experience within complex, secure or regulated environments
Strong enterprise architecture and data modelling background
Experience delivering modernisation or transformation programmes
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
* British citizenship
UK residency for the last 5 years
Eligible for high-level UK security clearance
* Premium salary & benefits
Hybrid working
Generous funded training & career coaching
Long-term secure Defence programmes
Highly collaborative, technically driven culture
* You will architect platforms that protect national security, enable advanced intelligence capability and directly shape the future of UK Defence data strategy.
Qualifications
You will be an experienced Data Architect with a background in secure or highly regulated environments.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Highly competitive salary (dependent on clearance & experience)
Hybrid & flexible working
Generous L&D budget, career coaching & funded training
Matched pension & healthcare
Supportive, collaborative culture with regular team socials
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