SC Cleared Data Architect

Data Architect Responsibilities

• Define data architecture, platform strategy and solutions across complex data environments.
• Lead the design of data platforms, migrations, data models and complex data pipelines.
• Shape technical delivery, ensuring data engineering and integration solutions meet wider architectural requirements.
• Support the delivery of data capabilities involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
• Apply appropriate data governance, assurance and architectural frameworks, particularly for AI-enabled services.
• Work with technical stakeholders to develop robust, scalable data solutions aligned with operational requirements.

Data Architect Requirements

• Extensive experience across complex data environments, ideally progressing from Data Engineering into architecture and strategy.
• Strong experience in data platform architecture, data integration, data modelling and complex pipeline design.
• Knowledge of data governance, assurance frameworks and data migration.
• Experience delivering data capabilities associated with AI and Machine Learning.
• Understanding of assurance and governance frameworks for AI-enabled services.
• Active Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Experience within Army Digital, data fabric, Zodiac, software development or software-defined communications (Signals) would be advantageous.

What's in it for me?

The opportunity to influence data architecture within a defence environment, combining hands-on technical understanding with strategic design and delivery.

The position offers scope for a senior-level architect to help shape complex data capabilities, with remote working and occasional site attendance in Blandford, Dorset, expected.