About the role
You will be at the forefront of designing and delivering the enterprise data architecture across secure digital platforms that support defence capabilities.
Your expertise will implement and optimise data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) driving data governance, metadata management, and standards in a complex, evolving environment.
This role requires translating operational needs into coherent data solutions while ensuring resilience, security, and scalability.
You will lead architecture assurance, manage technical risks, and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead technical architecture and design across data systems, solutions, and services.
- Apply enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reusable patterns in a secure environment.
- Assure solution quality, resilience, security, and performance throughout project lifecycle.
- Identify and manage technical risks, complexity, and technical debt.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership in data modelling, data governance, and metadata management.
- Communicate complex architectural options clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
What we’re looking for
- Extensive experience in data architecture, data modelling, and enterprise data solutions within complex environments.
- Deep knowledge of conceptual, logical, and physical data models, data dictionaries, data lineage, and governance.
- Proficiency in applying data architecture frameworks, standards, and patterns.
- Experience providing technical leadership and assurance to teams and senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of security, resilience, interoperability, and lifecycle trade-offs.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field; recognised professional memberships such as BCS Practitioner Award or CDMP Practitioner are desirable.
Desirable skills
- Experience working within Crown, military, or other secure, regulated environments.
- Contributions to architecture governance, design authorities, and investment decisions.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, data catalogues, data fabric, or modern data management approaches.
Why apply?
This is your chance to work on impactful projects in a recognised secure environment, contributing to national defence through innovative data architecture.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a significant and dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to support you through the application process and ensure you find a role that matches your skills and aspirations.