Data Architect - SC, NPP3 & STRAP required

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently looking for a Data Architect on a contract basis. You will be working on a high-profile bespoke software solution entering Phase 2 of design, where you will align project-specific data architecture with enterprise-wide standards, setting the vision for the use of data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and analysing source data (Digital Media and Communications Data), defining mapping and transformation with business and technical representatives
• Producing data mapping documents and a data dictionary for the software development team
• Reviewing and assessing the existing document data model against new application development features
• Designing the approach to fulfil data model gaps, extending to work with POLE and assessing suitability of IES
• Producing and presenting a 'to-be' logical data model for project team discussions
• Defining new Elasticsearch indexes and document data models supporting new and existing indexes
• Providing implementation suggestions for how indexes support Elasticsearch queries for application development
• Drafting activities needed to develop the 'to-be' state of Elasticsearch indexes and document data models
• Agreeing on Elasticsearch index delivery approach in an Agile environment
• Collaborating with project teams and serving as the main point of contact for data-related queries

Job Requirements:

• SC cleared - valid until 2026
• Security clearance: NPPV3
• STRAP Required
• Start Date: 03/08/2026
• End Date: 28/02/2027

Essential Skills:

• Experience in designing Elasticsearch document data models (indices, documents, fields)
• Experience working with large datasets in the realms of terabytes (including extracting, ingesting, mapping, transforming data)

Desirable Skills:

• Policing domain knowledge, particularly around the POLE data model
• Experience working with the UKIC Information Exchange Standard (IES)

If you are a Data Architect with significant expertise looking for a challenging opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to contribute to our client's high-impact project and be part of their dynamic team.