Data Architect

UK Ministry of Defence; Corsham; On-site; GBP 41,436 - 50,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental and adoption leave

25 days annual leave rising to 30

Special paid leave for volunteering

Job summary

A government defense organization is seeking an experienced Data Architect to oversee the Chief Data Office, focusing on international data standards engineering. Key responsibilities include providing essential standards and support for UK Platforms, stimulating information sharing across communities, and representing the organization at international meetings. The role offers a competitive salary, a Digital Skills Allowance, and various benefits including flexible working options, annual leave, and special leave for volunteer commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing data standards engineering and architecture.
• Proven ability to stimulate cross-organization information sharing.
• Strong representation skills for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary standards, artefacts, and support to UK Platforms.
• Offer information on the development of relevant standards.
• Represent the UK MOD at international meetings as Head of Delegation.

Job description

Join to apply for the Data Architect role at UK Ministry of Defence.

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join the Chief Data Office and oversee the International Data Standards Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary standards, artefacts and support where needed to UK Platforms during in-service, upgrades, and new capabilities.
• Provide information on the future development of relevant standards to meet new and evolving capabilities.
• Stimulate cross COI (Communities of Interest) information sharing to enhance interoperability with the UK platforms and allied nations.
• Act as the UK Head of Delegation representing the UK MOD at international meetings.

What we do for you

Alongside your salary of £46,040, the Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,400 per annum.

You will also have access to a host of benefits, including:

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM the King’s birthday
• Minimum of 15 days special leave in a rolling 12‑month period for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special paid leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing