Data Architect

LA International; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is actively seeking a Data Architect for a six-month contract. This remote role may require ad-hoc travel to sites and operates Inside IR35, with candidates who hold or have held security clearance encouraged to apply.

The role focuses on defining data structures, information models and architectural patterns to support the Control Model while shaping trust, risk and authorisation decisions across multiple stakeholders and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in data modelling, design and architecture.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to shape trust, risk, validation and authorisation.
• Experience with data flows, integration patterns and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define the data structures, information models and architectural patterns required to support the Control Model.
• Design how trust, validation and risk signals are captured, managed and consumed to inform permissions and authorisation decisions within the control model.
• Work closely with business, security, architecture (inc. Chief Data Architect) and delivery teams to ensure a consistent and scalable approach to access control and customer permissions.
• Establish data flows, integration patterns and governance required to support effective decision-making and assurance.
• Contribute to the development of a robust and future-ready data architecture that enables secure, trusted and auditable customer interactions.

Skills

Data modelling

Data architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Security clearance experience

Job description

Our client is looking for a Data Architect to join their team on a six month initial contract, working remote with ad-hoc travel to site. This role is Inside IR35 and requires SC clearance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define the data structures, information models and architectural patterns required to support the Control Model.
• Design how trust, validation and risk signals are captured, managed and consumed to inform permissions and authorisation decisions within the control model.
• Work closely with business, security, architecture (inc. Chief Data Architect) and delivery teams to ensure a consistent and scalable approach to access control and customer permissions.
• Establish data flows, integration patterns and governance required to support effective decision-making and assurance.
• Contribute to the development of a robust and future-ready data architecture that enables secure, trusted and auditable customer interactions.

This role requires data modelling, design and architecture expertise, together with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to shape a coherent approach to trust, risk, validation and authorisation within the Control Model.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.