Data Architect (SC Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to support a large-scale public sector transformation programme in a data-intensive environment. Live SC clearance is essential, and the role is remote with occasional travel to London.

You will lead enterprise data architecture across multiple programmes, define and maintain data standards and target-state architectures, translate business data needs into scalable solutions, and mentor delivery teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience leading enterprise or data architecture engagements.
• 3+ years' experience designing complex enterprise data architectures.
• Strong background in enterprise data modelling and architecture frameworks.
• Experience defining data architecture principles, standards and governance models.
• Demonstrable experience with: Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, Entity Resolution, Data Integration, Data Quality.

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 areas including: Data architecture, Entity resolution, Master Data Management (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 Modelling

Data Governance

MDM

Entity Resolution

Data Integration

Data Quality

Stakeholder Management

Architecture Frameworks

Strategic Planning

Job description

Data Architect (SC Cleared)

Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London
Duration: Initial 6-month contract with likely extensions
Security Clearance: Live SC Clearance is essential.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to support a large-scale public sector transformation programme within a complex, data-intensive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data architecture across multiple concurrent workstreams. You will provide strategic leadership, architectural governance and assurance, ensuring data solutions align with organisational standards and long-term business objectives.

The successful candidate will have a strong consulting background or experience working within large-scale systems integration and public sector programmes.

Key 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 areas including:
  • Data architecture
  • Entity resolution
  • Master Data Management (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.

Required Experience

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

Essential Skills

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Data Strategy
• Data Governance
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Entity Resolution
• Data Modelling
• Data Integration
• Architecture Assurance
• Stakeholder Management
• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
• Strategic Planning

Security Requirements

• Live SC Clearance (Essential)
• NPPV3 Clearance (Highly Desirable)

Contract Details

• Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)
• Contract: Initial 6 months with a strong likelihood of extension
• Location: Primarily remote with occasional travel to London

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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