Data Architect - DV CLEAR

As the Data Architect, you will act as the design authority for the end-to-end data architecture, covering data ingestion, integration, transformation, governance and security.

You will be responsible for:

• Defining the target architecture and design principles for a secure AWS data lake
• Designing secure integration patterns across multiple classifications and MOD operating environments
• Defining conceptual, logical and physical data models
• Specifying Apache NiFi architecture patterns, flow standards and reusable ingestion components
• Designing REST API, SOAP, file-based, batch, Legacy and bespoke integrations
• Defining governance, metadata, lineage, auditability and data quality requirements
• Producing High-Level Designs, design principles, Architecture Decision Records and assurance documentation
• Defining non-functional requirements covering security, performance, scalability, resilience and observability
• Supporting accreditation, assurance and security reviews
• Providing technical governance throughout build, test, assurance and handover, You’ll have the opportunity to act as the design authority for a high-profile secure data programme, shaping a complex AWS data lake and integration architecture from design through to delivery.The role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week onsite in either London or Corsham.

• Active DV clearance
• Experience delivering data architecture within defence, secure government or a similarly complex environment
• Strong experience designing secure AWS data platforms and data lake architectures
• Knowledge of AWS security, IAM, networking, storage and relevant data services
• Extensive experience with Apache NiFi architecture, flow design and governance
• Experience designing REST, SOAP, file, batch, Legacy and bespoke integrations
• Knowledge of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, including CSV, XML, JSON, Parquet and Avro
• Experience designing solutions across multiple security classifications
• Strong knowledge of data governance, lineage, metadata, data quality, access control and auditability
• Strong stakeholder engagement, documentation and technical leadership skills
• Experience of MOD secure data engineering across multiple classifications

Experience with AWS certification, TOGAF, MODAF, NCSC-aligned security principles, cross-domain transfer solutions, data catalogues, data mesh, data fabric or lakehouse environments would be beneficial.