At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure data architectures and produce data models for government analytics and reporting.
- Company: Join a high-profile central government data programme focused on impactful data solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model with 1-2 days on-site in London or Manchester.
- Other info: Contract duration is 6 months with a rate of up to £650 per day.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work on national-scale reporting platforms using Microsoft technologies.
- Qualifications: Active SC clearance and proven experience as a Data Architect in regulated environments required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We’re hiring an experienced SC‑cleared Data Architect to support the delivery of a high‑profile central government data programme. This role focuses on designing secure, scalable data architectures to support analytics, reporting, and operational insight across complex government environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies and cloud integration. This is a hands‑on architecture role, working closely with delivery teams, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to shape enterprise‑wide data solutions, including national‑scale reporting platforms and Power BI estates.
Key Requirements
- Active Security Clearance (SC) – must be current and transferable
- Proven experience as a Data Architect within central government or regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft data stack, including: Azure Data Services (Synapse, Data Factory, Azure SQL, Data Lake)
- Power BI (enterprise reporting, semantic models, governance)
- Data governance and metadata management (e.g. Purview)
- Experience designing or integrating solutions across AWS environments
- Strong understanding of data security, access controls, and information assurance
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary delivery teams
Responsibilities
- Define and own target and transitional data architectures aligned to government standards
- Produce conceptual, logical, and physical data models and integration patterns
- Design secure data flows from source systems through to analytical and reporting layers
- Support the development of scalable Power BI reporting and MI platforms
- Ensure architectures meet security, governance, and compliance requirements
- Provide architectural assurance and guidance to delivery and engineering teams
- Collaborate across policy, digital, and operational domains
Working Pattern
1-2 days per week on‑site in London or Manchester. Remaining days remote, offering a flexible hybrid working model.
If you’re an SC‑cleared Data Architect with strong central government, Microsoft, Power BI, and cloud (Azure/AWS) experience and are looking for a high‑impact contract, we’d like to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments
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