Principal Data Architect DV Cleared

Overview

As Principal Data Architect you set the technical direction for enterprise-scale, secure data platforms supporting mission-critical programmes. You work closely with senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams to translate requirements into deliverable architectures that perform in real-world environments. You own end-to-end data architecture across secure programmes and guide implementation across AWS, Azure, and GCP-based platforms. This role offers genuine ownership, hands-on architecture, and the opportunity to influence platform strategy in high-stakes contexts.

Responsibilities

• Own data architecture across complex, secure programmes
• Design end-to-end platforms from ingestion to analytics and operational use
• Develop scalable architectures for highly classified environments
• Translate mission requirements into deliverable solutions
• Lead and guide engineering teams through implementation
• Shape longer-term data architecture and platform strategy

Key requirements

• Active DV clearance
• Strong track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms
• Experience across defence, national security or secure government environments
• Deep cloud data architecture and secure design experience
• Comfortable operating with senior technical and business stakeholders
• Experience leading teams through complex delivery

• stakeholder management
• communication with senior leadership
• team leadership and mentoring
• Cloud data architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Databricks
• Snowflake

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