Data Virtualisation Architect (DV Cleared)

Data Virtualisation Architect

Synergize Consulting is supporting a leading Defence and National Security organisation in the recruitment of an experienced Data Virtualisation Architect to join a high-profile programme delivering innovative data capabilities within a secure environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale data virtualisation solutions that enable users to securely access and consume data from multiple sources without the need for unnecessary data movement or duplication.

The Role

As a Data Virtualisation Architect, you will be responsible for defining and implementing scalable data virtualisation architecture, enabling secure, high-performance access to distributed data across complex enterprise environments.

Working closely with architects, data engineers, data scientists and business stakeholders, you will help shape the organisation's data strategy and deliver modern data solutions that support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Data Virtualisation solutions.
• Develop logical data models and virtual data layers across multiple data sources.
• Define architecture, standards and best practice for data integration and virtualisation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Solution Architects to deliver scalable solutions.
• Optimise performance, security and governance of virtualised data services.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation and technical designs.
• Support technology selection, proof of concepts and roadmap development.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and security standards.

Skills & Experience

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience across several of the following areas:

Essential

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Data Virtualisation/Data Federation
• Logical and Physical Data Modelling
• Data Integration Architecture
• Strong SQL and query optimisation
• API Integration (REST/JSON)
• Enterprise data governance and security
• Performance optimisation
• Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership

Experience with technologies such as

• Denodo
• Dremio
• Starburst
• IBM Cloud Pak for Data (Data Virtualization)
• TIBCO Data Virtualization
• Red Hat JBoss Data Virtualization (Teiid)
• Microsoft Fabric
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Collibra
• Microsoft Purview
• Informatica
• Azure Data Factory
• AWS Glue
• Apache Spark
• Apache Kafka

Cloud Technologies

Experience with one or more cloud platforms, including:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Desirable

• Data Fabric
• Data Mesh
• Data Lakes/Lakehouse Architecture
• ETL/ELT
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Metadata Management
• Data Lineage
• DevOps/CI/CD
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture framework

Security & Domain Experience

Experience working within Defence, National Security or Central Government environments would be highly advantageous.

Candidates should ideally hold DV Clearance, be sole UK national, or be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on a technically challenging programme that is shaping the future of secure enterprise data capabilities. You'll collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, influence architecture decisions, and deliver solutions that have a meaningful impact within a complex, mission-critical environment.

If you're an experienced Data Virtualisation Architect looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Synergize Consulting for a confidential discussion.