Principal Data Architect DV Cleared

**Principal Data Architect | DV Cleared**
Secure Government & Defence Programmes
UK | Hybrid + Client Site

**Active DV clearance essential**

Architecture that ships, runs and gets used. Not left in a slide deck.

Datatech Analytics is partnering with a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms for defence, national security and classified government programmes.

They need Principal Data Architects who want real ownership and influence, and who stay close to delivery.

**The role**

Set technical direction for large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes. Work alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Hands-on architecture: shape the platform, guide the build, make sure it works in the real world.

**What you'll do**

- Own data architecture across complex, secure programmes
- Design end-to-end platforms, from ingestion to analytics and operational use
- Build scalable architectures for highly classified environments
- Turn mission requirements into solutions that can be delivered
- Lead engineering teams through implementation
- Shape long-term architecture and platform strategy

**The environment**

AWS, Azure, GCP · Databricks, Snowflake · Lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse architectures · Distributed processing · DevOps, IaC and secure deployment · Governance, access control and analytics

**What we're looking for**

- Active DV clearance
- Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms
- Defence, national security or secure government experience
- Deep cloud data architecture and secure design skills
- Confident with senior technical and business stakeholders
- Track record leading teams through complex delivery

**Why it matters**

Here, data architecture directly shapes operational capability. Real security constraints. Platforms that have to work when it counts.

If you're an experienced Data Architect with DV clearance and want a genuine say in how these platforms are built, let's have a confidential conversation.

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Job Details

Company
Datatech
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted