Data Architect (SC Cleared + NPPV3)

Sanderson Government & Defence; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead enterprise-scale data design within a secure government environment. The role focuses on delivering robust end-to-end architectures across complex systems, ensuring data flows securely from source to consumption.

You will work with architects, engineers and stakeholders to define standards, models and governance, aligning data strategy with transformation programmes.

Qualifications

• Senior Data Architect with enterprise-scale data delivery experience.
• Strong data modelling skills (logical and physical).
• Experience with data governance, data quality and metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures across complex enterprise environments.
• Define architecture for data ingestion, storage, validation, transformation and integration.
• Produce logical and physical data models.
• Work across multiple applications and platforms to create integrated data solutions.
• Establish data architecture standards and best practices.
• Ensure data governance, quality and security are embedded in designs.
• Collaborate with solution architects, engineers and analysts.
• Produce high-quality architecture artefacts.

Job description

Data Architect | £570 per day | Outside IR35 | Central London | Live SC & NPPV3 Required

Data Architect

£570 per day | Outside IR35

Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Central London

We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a high-profile programme delivering enterprise-scale data solutions within a secure government environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior contractor who enjoys solving complex data challenges, working across multiple systems and stakeholders, and designing robust end-to-end data architectures that support critical business services.

The Role

You'll play a key role in defining and delivering data architecture across a complex technology landscape, ensuring data flows efficiently and securely from source through to consumption.

Working alongside architects, technical teams and business stakeholders, you'll design scalable, resilient data solutions that support strategic transformation programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing end-to-end data architecture solutions across complex enterprise environments.
• Defining architecture for data ingestion, storage, validation, transformation, integration and reporting.
• Producing logical and physical data models.
• Working across multiple applications, platforms and technologies to create integrated data solutions.
• Establishing data architecture standards and best practices.
• Ensuring data governance, quality, security and compliance are embedded within designs.
• Collaborating with solution architects, engineers, analysts and senior stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and architecture artefacts.

What We’re Looking For

You'll be an experienced Data Architect with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data solutions within complex environments.

You'll have:

• Extensive experience as a Senior Data Architect.
• Experience working across multiple systems, applications and organisational domains.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end data architecture, including ingestion, storage, validation, transformation and integration.
• Excellent data modelling skills (logical and physical).
• Experience with modern data platforms, data warehouses and cloud-based data solutions.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality and metadata management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must hold:

• Live SC (Security Check) clearance
• Live NPPV Level 3 (NPPV3) clearance

Unfortunately, applications cannot be considered without both active clearances.

Contract Details

• £570 per day
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite in Central London
• Immediate start preferred

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.