Amentum

Critical National Infrastructure, National Security, Defence and Nuclear market sectors

DataArchitect

Bristol, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Data Architect at Amentum. Skills: Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Data Integration, Data Governance. Define enterprise data architecture. Develop architecture artefacts”

Industry & Context.

Critical National Infrastructure, National Security, Defence and Nuclear market sectors
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Define solutions to complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

UK MOD programme, Defence-wide data and integration capabilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree qualified in Data, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience), analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within high-performing teams, 5+ years proven experience as a Data Architect within UK Defence or Critical National Infrastructure environments, Experience working across enterprise architecture and/or solution data architecture layers, Experience delivering across full system lifecycles (e.g. CADMID), Experience defining and implementing data strategies, governance frameworks, and standards, understanding of data governance disciplines (data quality, metadata management, lineage, cataloguing), expertise in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical), data architecture design, data integration approaches (ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, streaming, event-driven architectures), database technologies (relational, NoSQL, cloud-native data platforms), data storage architectures

Nice to Have

understanding of MOD data and integration standards, including JSP 453 - Defence Information Architecture, Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, UAF), Knowledge of data governance and security standards (e.g. NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)

What You'll Do.

Define enterprise data architecture

Develop architecture artefacts

Translate business needs into data architecture

Design data integration patterns

Establish data governance frameworks

Contribute to AI/data governance principles

Support development of reusable patterns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate within high-performing teams; Work with product team

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; Stakeholder engagement; Influence at all levels; Produce high-quality technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Built on strong programme and engineering delivery experience, supported by deep specialist capabilities, Amentum is a recognised partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes. People are at the centre of what we do. We offer a competitive package designed to attract and retain talent. In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP services, enhanced family‑friendly policies, employee assistance programmes, and reimbursement for professional development. Our community initiatives include matched‑funding schemes, paid volunteering, and charitable contributions. **About the Opportunity:** Amentum are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of IT professionals to work on a range of projects for our diverse client portfolio that covers Critical National Infrastructure, National Security, Defence and Nuclear market sectors. Our team is growing and are we looking for proactive and collaborative professionals of all levels to work within us in providing a range of services to our clients. With our deep technical, commercial, and strategic expertise we develop solutions that address our client’s critical challenges supporting digitalisation and security. We are looking for a Data Architect with strong experience across Enterprise Data Architecture and/or Solution Data Architecture to support a UK MOD programme delivering Defence-wide data and integration capabilities. Operating across the CADMID lifecycle, you will help define and implement enterprise data principles, standards, and architectures, while also contributing to hands-on data modelling, integration design, and governance. **Key Responsibilities:** * Define and maintain enterprise data architecture, including principles, policies, standards, and reference models aligned with JSP 453 and Defence-wide integration frameworks. * Develop

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