Data Architect
Posted Today by Experis
£850 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol
Summary: The Data Architect / Data Specialist role is a 6-month contract position based in Bristol, focusing on designing and implementing a secure and scalable data foundation for defence sector clients. The position requires leading the development of data architecture while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders and technical teams, emphasizing Microsoft-centric data platforms. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and hold active SC Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data architecture.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners.
- Define data structure, governance, and access across multiple teams.
- Design Microsoft-centric data architectures, focusing on SharePoint and Dataverse.
- Set best practices for data modelling, security, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
Key Skills:
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior data architecture or specialist role.
- Proven track record of delivering data solutions in complex or regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of secure data environments and access controls.
- Active SC Clearance.
Salary (Rate): £850/day
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Data Architect / Data Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £850 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months
A Bristol-based SME working closely with defence sector clients is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Specialist to support the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data foundation. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement split between remote delivery and on-site engagement in Bristol.
You will take a lead role in shaping the organisation's data architecture, ensuring it is robust, sustainable, and compliant with defence and regulatory requirements. Working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners, you will define how data is structured, governed, and accessed across multiple teams, with a clear focus on long-term scalability and future expansion.
The role will involve designing and implementing Microsoft-centric data architectures, with particular emphasis on platforms such as SharePoint and Dataverse, and exposure to modern data platforms such as OneLake. You will be responsible for setting best practices around data modelling, security, and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with ITAR and other relevant regulatory frameworks. A strong understanding of secure data environments and access controls is essential.
To be successful, you will have at least 5 years' experience operating in a senior data architecture or specialist role, with a proven track record of delivering data solutions in complex or regulated environments. You must hold active SC Clearance.
This contract offers a competitive day rate, flexible hybrid working, and the opportunity to play a key role in underpinning critical defence data capabilities within a growing SME.