SC Cleared Data Architect

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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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