Data Architect - SC Cleared

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking a Data Architect to streamline data ingestion into DDAP for the Ministry of Defence. This hands-on role involves diagnosing data bottlenecks and designing secure solutions, requiring strong knowledge of government data environments and Active SC clearance. The position involves on-site workshops and travel across South England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data ingestion, ETL pipelines, and data platform architecture.
• Familiarity with DDAP or similar secure data platforms.
• Strong understanding of government data environments and MOD protocols.

Responsibilities

• Unblock and streamline data ingestion into DDAP.
• Diagnose ingestion bottlenecks and design scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead workshops and collaborate with stakeholders across locations.

Skills

Data ingestion

ETL pipelines

Data platform architecture

Government data environments

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Contract Opportunity: Data Architect (MOD / DDAP Ingestion)

Location: London-based (1–2 days/week) + travel across South England

Duration: 6 months

Clearance: Active SC required (British )

IR35: Outside IR35

The Mission

We’re looking for a Data Architect who can unblock and streamline data ingestion into DDAP, enabling the Ministry of Defence to access critical datasets. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you’ll be diagnosing ingestion bottlenecks and designing scalable, secure solutions.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in data ingestion, ETL pipelines, and data platform architecture
• Familiarity with DDAP or similar secure data platforms
• Strong understanding of government data environments and MOD protocols
• Ability to lead workshops and collaborate with stakeholders across locations
• Willingness to travel across the South of England (expenses not covered)

Must-Haves

• Active SC clearance (we’ll need evidence)
• British
• Availability for on-site workshops and London office visits