SC Cleared Data Architect

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented SC Cleared Data Architect to join their high-impact programme. This role offers the flexibility of primarily working from home while requiring occasional office visits. You will be instrumental in shaping enterprise-level data architecture across complex systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. If you have a proven track record in secure environments and a strong grasp of cloud technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the government or defence sector.

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 Architecture

SC Clearance

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

SC Cleared Data Architect
Rate: Up to £700/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

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:

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

Requirements:

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