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# Data Architect (Defence Operations) - DV-CLEARED

- **Company:** Pigment Consulting
- **Location:** Poole, UK
- **Salary:** £208,000.0 - £234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Systems, Information Model, Interoperability
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-E8B6646A7C5ED524A6/

## About the Role

* A strong understanding of defence, intelligence or mission-critical operational environments
 * Proven experience as a Data Architect in complex operational or enterprise environments.
 * The ability to engage with operational users and understand mission needs, not just technical requirements.
 * Strong knowledge of data architecture, information modelling, integration, interoperability and data governance.

Please note that due to project sensitivities and timelines, our consultant must hold an active and valid DV Clearance (Developed Vetting).

If you'd like to know more and have the relevant experience & clearance, please apply directly and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

## Description

* Engage directly with operational users, including targeteers, intelligence personnel, mission planners and Digital Warfighters, to understand mission workflows and information requirements.
 * Analyse priority mission threads to identify critical data requirements, availability, ownership, quality and accessibility.
 * Identify data frictions that reduce operational tempo or confidence, including issues relating to trust, interoperability, governance, sharing and exploitation.
 * Deliver practical, short-term improvements that enable faster and more confident operational decision-making.
 * Develop and maintain common data models, standards and integration patterns to support Maritime DTW capabilities.
 * Produce a clear understanding of systems, data sources, ownership and information flows across the operational landscape.
 * Establish and promote agreed data ownership, governance and standards across stakeholders.
 * Identify opportunities and define requirements for automation, advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.
 * Ensure data architecture informs, and is informed by, the wider technical architecture across Maritime Architecture Baseline (MAB), Maritime Future Workforce (MFW) and Digital Targeting & Warfare (DTW).
 * Work closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and operational stakeholders to ensure data solutions are practical, implementable and aligned with operational priorities.


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