Data Architect

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a high-impact programme in the defence sector. This role offers the chance to design enterprise-level data architecture and work flexibly from home with occasional office visits. Ideal candidates will have active SC Clearance and proven experience in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in secure or defence-related environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and modern data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to align data strategy with business needs.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

IBM Maximo

Job description

Role: Data Architect

Client: Defence

Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35)

Location: Portsmouth Navy, Davenport, Solihull or Hampshire.
Primarily work from home, 1-2 days per month in the office.

Duration: 3-6 months initially

Clearance: BPSS required, SC Preferred

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with active SC Clearance to join a high-impact programme within a government or defence environment. This role offers flexible working and the opportunity to shape enterprise-level data architecture across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures
• Develop data models, standards, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to align data strategy with business needs
• Ensure data solutions comply with regulatory and security standards
• Support the development of data pipelines, warehouses, and analytics platforms

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in secure or defence-related environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data technologies. IBM Maximo experience is a plus.
• Experience with data governance, modelling, and integration across enterprise systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV, availability, and current clearance status. Early applications are encouraged due to the urgent start date.