Enterprise Data Architect – Defence

Company: iO Associates
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Location: London
Job Description:

I’m currently recruiting for an Enterprise Data Architect to join a Defence programme, providing architectural leadership across data architecture, governance, platforms and AI-enabling capabilities.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, enterprise architects, data governance and engineering teams to define and evolve the organisation’s enterprise data architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and evolve enterprise data architecture and target-state roadmaps
  • Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models
  • Establish enterprise-wide data standards, governance and architectural principles
  • Support data platforms, metadata, data quality and data catalogue initiatives
  • Ensure data architecture supports AI, analytics and knowledge graph capabilities
  • Work with senior business, technical and military stakeholders

Required Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of data modelling, governance and metadata
  • Experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect
  • Knowledge of TOGAF, ArchiMate and/or NAF
  • Experience within government, defence, military or highly regulated environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • NAF/MODAF experience
  • Data mesh, data fabric, MDM or knowledge graph experience

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Posted: September 12th, 2026