SC Cleared Athena Data Analyst

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent government contracting firm is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a high-profile government project in the United Kingdom. The role involves designing and optimising data queries using AWS services, particularly Athena and S3. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with AWS data services. This contract offers flexible work arrangements with some on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL queries in AWS Athena for large-scale datasets.
• Optimise data retrieval and ensure efficient performance across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable insights.
• Work with AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, and S3 for ETL and data processing.
• Ensure compliance with government data security and governance standards.

Skills

Strong proficiency in SQL

Hands-on experience with AWS data services

Knowledge of data modelling and performance tuning

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work within secure government environments

Tools

AWS Athena

AWS Glue

S3

AWS Lambda

Job description

Data Analyst (Athena) - Active SC essential

Westminster or Croydon - approx 2 days per month on site

Initial contract until the end of the financial year - extension possible

We are looking for an experienced AWS/Athena Data Analyst to support a high-profile government project. The role involves designing, developing, and optimising data queries and analytics solutions using AWS services, with a strong focus on Athena and S3-based data lakes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SQL queries in AWS Athena for large-scale datasets.
• Optimise data retrieval and ensure efficient performance across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable insights.
• Work with AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, and S3 for ETL and data processing.
• Ensure compliance with government data security and governance standards.

Essential skills

• Strong proficiency in SQL and AWS Athena.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS data services (Glue, S3, Lambda).
• Knowledge of data modelling and performance tuning.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work within secure government environments.

Desirable

• Experience with Python for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with BI tools and reporting frameworks.

Reasonable Adjustments

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