Our client is a highly respected specialist technical consultancy working at the heart of the UK Defence and National Security community. They design and deliver secure, mission‑critical data and digital solutions that directly support UK Government operations.
The Opportunity
This is a senior, hands‑on architecture role supporting classified, high‑impact programmes where your work directly contributes to national security outcomes. You will own data architecture strategy, standards and governance across complex environments, shaping future‑proof data platforms that enable AI, analytics, automation and advanced decision intelligence. Regular travel to London will be required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as the Data Architecture SME across multiple Defence programmes
Define and own enterprise data architecture strategies and standards
Assess existing platforms and lead modernisation roadmaps
Design scalable, secure data models and integration architectures
Partner with engineering, analytics and stakeholders to deliver compliant, high‑performance data solutions
Drive data governance, ethics and interoperability standards
Guide adoption of emerging technologies including AI/ML‑ready data platforms
Produce and maintain architecture artefacts and documentation
What We’re Looking For
Experienced Data Architect with a background in secure or highly regulated environments
Essential Experience
Proven experience as a Data Architect in complex environments
Strong knowledge of relational, NoSQL and cloud data architectures
Experience modernising enterprise data platforms
Awareness and Evidence Of
Data standards & interoperability
Data governance, ethics & compliance
Secure data sharing across security domains
Data analytics & visualisation
Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP, modern data tooling, modelling and integration patterns
Scripting and automation capability
Security Clearance
Hold British citizenship
Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
Be able to obtain high‑level UK security clearance
What’s On Offer
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
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to work on classified, nationally significant programmes where your architectural decisions will directly influence UK Defence capability and future digital strategy.
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