Data Architect (DV Security Clearance)

CGI; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx-Conseil is seeking a highly skilled Data Architect for their Secure Innovation & Advisory team. This role focuses on designing a secure and scalable data infrastructure to support mission-critical systems in space, defence, and intelligence. Applicants must be UK Nationals with HMG HLC clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Partner share scheme

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing secure data infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data management principles.
• Experience in space, defence, or intelligence sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage robust, secure, and scalable data infrastructure.
• Support advanced space, defence, and intelligence missions.

Job description

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.



CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.



*** Applicants Must be solely UK National and already hold HMG HLC clearance ***



Role Location: Gloucester



We’re seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to join our Secure Innovation & Advisory team within the CGI Space Defence & Intelligence business unit. You will play a pivotal role in designing and managing robust, secure, and scalable data infrastructure that supports our advanced space, defence, and intelligence missions.