Senior Information Management Consultant

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking skilled Data Architects across Enterprise and Solution Architecture to help defence and government clients through secure, scalable data solutions. The role sits in our Secure Government Practice, collaborating with Architecture, Cyber Security, Cloud and AI experts to shape data strategy and modernise estates.

You will define data architectures, models, governance, and integration patterns, influence technical directions, support proposals and client

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise or data architecture and governance.
• Ability to design data models and reference data strategies.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders and guiding technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise and solution-level data architectures.
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Develop data strategies, governance frameworks and information management approaches.
• Design secure and scalable data integration patterns across complex technology landscapes.
• Produce architecture artefacts aligned to enterprise architecture frameworks and business strategies.
• Support cloud transformation and digital modernisation programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain alignment from concept to delivery.
• Influence direction via Architecture Review Boards and governance forums.
• Present recommendations and business cases to stakeholders.
• Support business development with proposals and client workshops.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the Secure Government Data Architecture Practice.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture

Solution Data Architecture

Data Strategy

Information Architecture

Data Modeling

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Master Data Management

Data Quality

Reference Data

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

PostgreSQL

Azure Data Factory

API-led Integration

Kafka

ETL/ELT

Streaming Architectures

TOGAF

DAMA

ArchiMate

Sparx EA

Purview

Collibra

Informatica

Job description

Job Description Overview

Love solutions that make our world a better place? At AtkinsRéalis, we're helping some of the UK's most important organisations solve their most complex data challenges. From modernising legacy technology estates to enabling AI-driven decision making, our Data Architects work at the centre of digital transformation across Defence, Security and Government. We're looking for curious, collaborative architects who enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction and helping organisations make better use of their information. Whether you're an experienced Data Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, Data Engineer or Analytics Consultant looking to specialise in data architecture, this is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and rewarding programmes. As part of our Secure Government Practice, you'll work alongside experts across Architecture, Cyber Security, Digital Engineering, Software, Cloud and AI, helping clients design secure, scalable and sustainable data solutions.

Your role

• Define enterprise and solution-level data architectures.
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Develop data strategies, gvernance frameworks and information management approaches.
• Design secure and scalable data integration patterns across complex technology landscapes.
• Produce architecture artefacts aligned to enterprise architecture frameworks and business strategies.
• Support cloud transformation and digital modernisation programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure architecture remains aligned from concept through delivery.
• Influence technical direction through Architecture Review Boards,Design Authorities and governance forums.
• Present technical recommendations and business cases to a variety of stakeholders.
• Support business development activities including technical proposals, client workshops and solution shaping where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continual development of the Secure Government Data Architecture Practice.

About you – Technical expertise

• Area: Enterprise Data Architecture; Solution Data Architecture; Data Strategy; Information Architecture; Data Modelling; Data Governance; Metadata Management; Master Data Management; Data Quality; Reference Data.
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure; AWS; GCP.
• Modern Data Platforms: Databricks; Microsoft Fabric; PostgreSQL.
• Data Integration: Azure Data Factory; API-led Integration; Kafka; ETL/ELT; Streaming and Event-Driven Architectures.
• Architecture & Modelling: TOGAF; DAMA; ArchiMate; Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Data Governance: Microsoft Purview; Collibra; Informatica; Security by Design; Data Classification; Information Assurance.

We don't expect candidates to have experience across all above. We're looking for architects who understand architectural principles and can apply them using appropriate technologies.

Professional skills

• Enjoy solving complex business problems.
• Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Influence technical decisions through evidence and collaboration.
• Challenge constructively and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Continuously develop their own knowledge and technical expertise.
• Thrive within multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Rewards & benefits

• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

Additional Information – Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Worker Type & Job Type

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

Inclusive Employment

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be.

So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.