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# Enterprise Data Architect (SC Cleared)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £168,740.0 - £169,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Meta-Data Management, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Data Strategy, SC Clearance, Data Management
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-7348D6477F38A61602/

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong consulting background or experience working within large-scale systems integration and public sector programmes., * 5+ years' experience leading enterprise or data architecture engagements.

 * 3+ years' experience designing complex enterprise data architectures.
 * Strong background in enterprise data modelling and architecture frameworks.
 * Experience defining data architecture principles, standards and governance models.
 * Demonstrable experience with:
 + Master Data Management (MDM)
 + Data Governance
 + Entity Resolution
 + Data Integration
 + Data Quality
 * Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at senior leadership level.
 * Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
 * Consulting or systems integration experience is highly desirable.
 * Previous public sector experience is advantageous.

Essential Skills

 * Enterprise Data Architecture
 * Data Strategy
 * Data Governance
 * Master Data Management (MDM)
 * Entity Resolution
 * Data Modelling
 * Data Integration
 * Architecture Assurance
 * Stakeholder Management
 * Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
 * Strategic Planning

Security Requirements

 * Live SC Clearance (Essential)
 * NPPV3 Clearance (Highly Desirable)

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data architecture across multiple concurrent workstreams. You will provide strategic leadership, architectural governance and assurance, ensuring data solutions align with organisational standards and long-term business objectives., * Lead enterprise data architecture across multiple programmes and workstreams.

 * Define and maintain data architecture principles, standards and target-state architectures.
 * Translate complex business and data requirements into scalable architectural solutions.
 * Provide strategic oversight of data architecture, ensuring consistency across initiatives.
 * Drive best practice in areas including:
 + Data architecture
 + Entity resolution
 + Master Data Management (MDM)
 + Data governance
 + Data quality
 + Metadata management
 * Produce high-quality architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation.
 * Provide architectural assurance and governance for solution designs.
 * Work closely with senior business and technical stakeholders to influence strategic direction.
 * Support cross-functional teams throughout delivery, ensuring architectural alignment.
 * Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.


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