Senior Data Architect

We are partnered with a leading Defence and National Security consultancy delivering highly classified, mission-critical programmes across UK Government. Their work directly supports intelligence, cyber, defence operations and national infrastructure protection.

Due to continued programme expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to play a key role in shaping secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across multiple classified environments.

This is a high-impact architecture position where you will define and own data strategy, standards and governance while driving the modernisation of complex data ecosystems.

You will influence technology direction, shape AI/ML-ready platforms, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure data enables smarter, faster and more secure operational decisions.

Regular London travel required.

Own data architecture strategy across Defence programmes

Act as the SME for data modelling, governance and standards

Assess existing architectures and lead platform modernisation

Design scalable, secure data solutions across cloud and hybrid environments

Drive interoperability and secure cross-domain data sharing

Define best practice for data governance, ethics and compliance

Support AI, ML and advanced analytics data platforms

Maintain enterprise architecture artefacts and documentation

Proven experience as a Data Architect within complex, secure or regulated environments

Strong experience across relational, NoSQL and cloud data architectures

Experience delivering enterprise data transformation programmes

Knowledge of:

Data governance & compliance

Data standards and interoperability

Cross-domain data sharing

Analytics and visualisation platforms

Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP ecosystems

Scripting / automation capability desirable

British citizenship

5+ years continuous UK residency

Ability to obtain DV / high-level UK clearance

Excellent salary & benefits

Hybrid working model

Funded training, career coaching and progression routes

Secure, long-term Defence programmes

Collaborative, high-calibre technical teams

This is a rare chance to architect some of the UKs most secure and strategically important data platforms while working in an environment that genuinely values technical excellence and professional development.