SC Cleared Data Architect

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Data Architect (Central Government & Defence Sector)

Location:England (Hybrid working, with some onsite requirement at offices in Southern UK)

Salary:£85,000 - £100,000

Security Clearance:Current SC clearance required.

We are recruiting for aData Architectto join a specialist consultancy that delivers high-impact solutions to central government and defence clients. In this role, you will design and implement data architectures that solve complex business challenges, driving innovation and setting data standards in a highly secure and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
  • Define and refine strategies and policies that align data architecture with business objectives.
  • Design data architectures that solve multi-faceted business problems across various domains.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends in data tools, techniques, and usage, driving innovation within the organisation.
  • Develop and govern data models, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
  • Set and champion data standards across the organisation.
  • Manage metadata repositories and provide expert oversight.
  • Lead problem management within data architecture, ensuring proactive resolution and prevention.
  • Shape and evolve data governance, ensuring it aligns with business services.
Essential Skills:
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder management and facilitating complex discussions.
  • Strategic thinking in data architecture, guiding teams on long-term planning and business alignment.
  • Expertise in designing data solutions that address broad, cross-functional challenges.
  • Proven track record in data modelling, with the ability to align and compare different models.
  • Experience using Sparx EA, Archimate, ER studio or similar as a data modeling tool
  • Experience in setting and governing data standards within the context of government frameworks.
  • Ability to manage metadata, advising less experienced team members on tools and best practices.
  • Proficient in problem-solving within the data architecture space, ensuring seamless operations and governance.

If you are passionate about delivering cutting-edge data architecture solutions in a secure, high-impact sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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