Data Solutions Architect in Gloucester

Job Description
Our client is a high‑performing Defence and National Security consultancy delivering classified, mission‑critical programmes across UK Government. Their teams design and implement secure data platforms that enable intelligence operations, cyber defence, automation and AI‑driven decision making.

The Role
You will be responsible for shaping enterprise‑level data architecture strategy, defining standards, and ensuring platforms are secure, scalable and future‑ready. This role sits at the heart of national security delivery and offers genuine technical influence across multiple long‑term Defence programmes.
Regular travel to London is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture strategy and standards across Defence programmes
• Assess legacy platforms and define modernisation roadmaps
• Design secure, scalable data models and integration patterns
• Own data governance, interoperability and compliance frameworks
• Enable AI/ML, analytics and automation through robust data platforms
• Work closely with engineering, analytics and senior stakeholders
• Maintain enterprise architecture artefacts and documentation

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience as a Data Architect in complex or regulated environments
• Expertise in relational, NoSQL and cloud data architectures
• Experience modernising enterprise data platforms
• Knowledge of data governance, standards & ethics
• Secure cross‑domain data sharing
• Analytics & visualisation platforms
• Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP ecosystems
• Scripting / automation experience beneficial

Clearance Criteria

• British citizen
• UK resident for the last 5 years
• Eligible for high‑level UK security clearance

Whats On Offer

• Highly competitive salary & benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Funded training & clear progression routes
• Long‑term, secure Defence programmes
• Collaborative, technically excellent teams

Why Apply?

Architect data platforms that directly support UK Defence and National Security operations, while building a long‑term, well‑rewarded career in one of the UK’s most secure and strategically important technical sectors.

Qualifications

You will be an experienced Data Architect with a background in secure or highly regulated environments.