SC-Cleared Enterprise Data Architect — Remote

Sanderson Government & Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to support a large-scale public sector transformation programme. You will lead enterprise data architecture across multiple workstreams, providing strategic governance, architectural assurance and alignment with business objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise data architecture, strong data modelling and governance experience, and consulting or systems integration background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise or data architecture engagements.
• 3+ years designing complex enterprise data architectures.
• Strong background in data modelling and architecture frameworks.
• Experience defining data architecture principles, standards and governance models.
• Demonstrable experience with MDM, Data Governance, Entity Resolution, Data Integration, Data Quality.
• Excellent stakeholder management at senior leadership level.
• Experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Consulting or systems integration experience is highly desirable.
• Previous public sector experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture across multiple programmes and workstreams.
• Define and maintain data architecture principles, standards and target-state architectures.
• Translate complex business and data requirements into scalable architectural solutions.
• Provide strategic oversight of data architecture, ensuring consistency across initiatives.
• Drive best practice in Data architecture, Entity resolution, MDM, Data governance, Data quality, metadata management.
• Produce high-quality architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation.
• Provide architectural assurance and governance for solution designs.
• Work closely with senior business and technical stakeholders to influence strategic direction.
• Support cross-functional teams throughout delivery, ensuring architectural alignment.
• Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture

Data Strategy

Data Governance

Master Data Management

Entity Resolution

Data Modelling

Data Integration

Architecture Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Strategic Planning

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to support a large-scale public sector transformation programme. You will lead enterprise data architecture across multiple workstreams, providing strategic governance, architectural assurance and alignment with business objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in enterprise data architecture, strong data modelling and governance experience, and consulting or systems integration background.