Senior Data Architect — Security-Cleared, Hybrid (Bristol)

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect for a mission-critical Defence environment. The role focuses on enterprise data architecture across secure platforms, driving data governance, metadata management and scalable, resilient solutions.

You will lead architecture assurance, manage technical risks, and mentor multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders while progressing towards DV clearance if possible. Immediate start preferred in a hybrid Bristol-based setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture, data modelling and enterprise data solutions within complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of conceptual, logical and physical data models, data dictionaries and data governance.
• Proficient in applying data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and design across data systems, solutions, and services.
• Apply enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reusable patterns in a secure environment.
• Assure solution quality, resilience, security, and performance throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage technical risks, complexity, and technical debt.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership in data modelling, data governance, and metadata management.
• Communicate complex architectural options clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Enterprise data solutions

Security

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

BCS Practitioner Award or CDMP Practitioner

Job description

Evodia Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect for a mission-critical Defence environment. The role focuses on enterprise data architecture across secure platforms, driving data governance, metadata management and scalable, resilient solutions.

You will lead architecture assurance, manage technical risks, and mentor multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders while progressing towards DV clearance if possible. Immediate start preferred in a hybrid Bristol-based setting.