Defence Data Architect: Enterprise & AI Governance

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free single medical cover

Digital GP services

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

Amentum in Bristol is looking for a Data Architect to join our dynamic IT team. The role involves defining enterprise data architecture and leading initiatives focused on data governance frameworks in Critical National Infrastructure and Defence sectors.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in data architecture and strong technical skills in database technologies. We offer competitive benefits, including medical cover and support for professional development.

Join us to be part of a collaborative team driving critical challenges in digitalisation and security.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 5+ years proven experience as a Data Architect within UK Defence or Critical National Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise data architecture aligned with integration frameworks.
• Develop architecture artefacts including data flows and architecture blueprints.
• Design data integration patterns to enable interoperability across Defence systems.
• Contribute to data governance frameworks and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Data, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Data modelling tools

Database technologies (relational, NoSQL, cloud-native)

Job description

Amentum in Bristol is looking for a Data Architect to join our dynamic IT team. The role involves defining enterprise data architecture and leading initiatives focused on data governance frameworks in Critical National Infrastructure and Defence sectors.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in data architecture and strong technical skills in database technologies. We offer competitive benefits, including medical cover and support for professional development.

Join us to be part of a collaborative team driving critical challenges in digitalisation and security.