Application & Data Architect - DV Cleared

Application & Data Architect - DV Cleared

Posted Today by CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

£625 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Reading, Berkshire

Summary: The Application & Data Architect - DV Cleared role involves leading the design and technical assurance of secure application and data architectures within a high-profile Defence programme. This hands-on senior architecture position requires expertise in secure environments and the ability to engage with delivery teams and stakeholders to drive architectural direction. The role is based in Reading and requires UKSV DV Clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and technical assurance of secure application and data architectures.
  • Conduct application technical assessments and engage with delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Drive long-term architectural direction while addressing immediate backlog priorities.
  • Own architectural decisions across software systems of varying scale and risk.

Key Skills:

  • Strong enterprise application architecture experience in secure or Defence environments.
  • Hands-on knowledge of COTS/GOTS products, middleware, integration, and databases.
  • Practical experience with CIS Benchmarks and secure application configuration.
  • Familiarity with Defence Secure by Design principles.
  • Proficiency in Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
  • ArchiMate modelling; BizzDesign Enterprise Studio experience desirable.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills up to senior/executive level.

Salary (Rate): £625/day

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Application & Data Architect - DV Cleared

Rate: £625 a day

Location: Reading - full time on site

Duration: 6 months +

Clearance: UKSV DV Clearance required

A leading global technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Application & Data Architect to join a high-profile Defence programme within a Joint Design Team.

This is a hands-on senior architecture role at the heart of a complex, secure delivery environment - shaping how applications are designed, assessed, and evolved across a significant enterprise estate.

The Role

You'll lead the design and technical assurance of secure-by-design application and data architectures, owning architectural decisions across software systems of varying scale and risk. Day-to-day you'll conduct application technical assessments, engage directly with delivery teams and senior stakeholders, and help drive long-term architectural direction while addressing immediate backlog priorities.

What You'll Need

  • Strong enterprise application architecture experience in secure or Defence environments
  • Hands-on knowledge of COTS/GOTS products, middleware, integration, and databases
  • Practical experience with CIS Benchmarks and secure application configuration
  • Familiarity with Defence Secure by Design principles
  • Proficiency in Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices
  • ArchiMate modelling; BizzDesign Enterprise Studio experience desirable
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills up to senior/executive level