Lead Data Architect

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist Defence and National Security consultancy delivering some of the UK Government’s most sensitive and strategically important digital programmes. Their work supports intelligence operations, cyber defence, data-driven automation and national infrastructure protection.

With significant programme expansion underway, they are seeking a Principal Data Architect to take ownership of data architecture strategy and technical direction across multiple classified environments.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the core of national security delivery. You will shape enterprise-scale data ecosystems, define governance and interoperability frameworks, and influence adoption of AI/ML-ready platforms that enable faster, smarter and more secure operational decision making.

You will operate at senior stakeholder level and provide architectural leadership across long-term Defence programmes.