Principal Data Architect

• Define and lead enterprise-level data architecture for complex, secure transformation programmes
• Architect end-to-end data platforms covering ingestion, integration, storage, governance, and analytics
• Design secure, resilient, and scalable architectures aligned with defence and national security requirements
• Translate mission and operational needs into technical data solutions
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and client stakeholders
• Contribute to capability growth, technical strategy, and thought leadership within secure environments

Technical Environment

Architectural responsibility across modern and legacy secure platforms, including:

• Multi-cloud platforms and secure data environments
• Data lakes, warehouses, and distributed data systems
• Data ingestion, orchestration, and integration tooling
• Cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Databricks, Snowflake, and similar modern data platforms
• Infrastructure automation, DevOps, and secure deployment patterns
• Data governance, metadata, and secure access frameworks
• Analytics, semantic layers, and enterprise reporting platforms

Seniority and Leadership Expectations

• Operate at Principal Consultant or equivalent leadership level
• Own architecture strategy across large, complex client programmes
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across data, engineering, and delivery functions
• Provide strategic technical direction and advisory support to senior stakeholders
• Support business development, technical assurance, and capability development

• Active DV clearance (mandatory, non-negotiable)
• Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise data architectures
• Experience working in defence, national security, or highly regulated government environments
• Deep understanding of secure data platform design and cloud architectures
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex programmes