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Lead Data Architect
Lead/Principal Data Architect – National Security Consultancy
About the Role
Permanent Opportunity for a Lead/Principal Data Architect within an Emerging National Security Consultancy in Cheltenham
An exciting new career opportunity in national security and defence data architecture, working on high-impact data projects for clients in central government.
- Salary: Up to £105,000 DoE (permanent)
- Location: Cheltenham (80% on-site, 20% hybrid)
- Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV (West) required to start
Who We Are
Our client has over 30 years of experience in solving complex data challenges for defence, national security, and central government clients. They specialise in:
- AI & Machine Learning (designing intelligent solutions)
- Geospatial data analytics (spatial insights for mission-critical applications)
- Cloud services (AWS and Azure-based data architectures)
- Data strategy (tailored solutions to enhance decision-making, operational performance, and mission readiness)
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Key Responsibilities
As Lead/Principal Data Architect, your core focus will be:
- Designing and delivering advanced data-driven systems to support national security organisations in making faster, data-informed decisions.
- Developing proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrators to pioneer innovative data approaches.
- Refining frameworks, methodologies, and standards within the national security domain.
- Collaborating on end-to-end data solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance.
- Aligning data strategy with business and mission goals.
Requirements
Essential
- Active Enhanced DV (West) clearance (required to start)
- Willingness to work 4 days per week on-site in Cheltenham (remainder remote).
- Extensive experience in:
- Data architecture (modelling, analysis, transformation, migration, master data management).
- Data analytics & AI development (both techniques and applied projects).
- Automation of data quality metrics and KPIs.
- Proficient with one (or both) of the major cloud platforms:
- AWS: S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR
- Azure: ADF (Azure Data Factory), Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions
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Next Steps
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- Submitting online via [Searchability]**(link provided in original source).
- Emailing Henry Clay-Davies directly: henry.clay-davies@searchability.com
Contact information: 📞 Tel: 0161 416 6800 (office hours) 📱 Mob: 07719 065951 (outside office hours) 🌐 Connect: LinkedIn (search: Henry Clay-Davies Searchability)
Important note: By applying, you grant consent for your records to be shared only with our client for this vacancy. Personal data will be handled in accordance with GDPR and UK legislation.
Let’s discuss how you can shape tomorrow’s data-driven national security landscape. We look forward to hearing from you!
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