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# Configuration & Data Manager

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Luton, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Data Integration, Data Security, Document Management Systems, Information Lifecycle Management, Metadata, Data Management, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbad01c6ca77e2a16d54b21e4f627b7d44/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience in data management within defence, aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
 * Strong understanding of data lifecycle control, document management and information governance.
 * Experience working to Data Management Plans, organisational procedures and contractual requirements.
 * Understanding of configuration management, change control and the integration of data management processes.
 * Experience handling sensitive, classified or export-controlled information.
 * High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
 * Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, cryptographic data security.
 * Familiarity with PLM and document management tools, audit support and compliance activities would be advantageous.

If you have strong configuration and data management experience and are confident working in a regulated defence or aerospace environment, apply now to support this important programme.

## Description

Our client is seeking a Configuration & Data Manager to support defence and aerospace programmes in Luton. This predominantly onsite, 12-month contract role will oversee the identification, control, protection and traceability of engineering and programme data throughout the full product lifecycle., * Deliver data management activities in accordance with approved Data Management Plans.

 * Ensure engineering and programme data is correctly identified, structured, versioned, approved and traceable.
 * Maintain accurate data status, integrity and visibility across programme data sets.
 * Apply naming conventions, metadata, version control and lifecycle states using approved data management and document control tools.
 * Support the creation, tailoring, implementation and maintenance of Data Management Plans.
 * Apply security classification, protective marking, export control and access requirements to programme data.
 * Provide data status reports, metrics and audit evidence, supporting the resolution of findings and corrective actions.
 * Work closely with configuration, engineering, quality and programme teams to support release milestones and continuous improvement.