Data Architect – NV1 Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, deployment, and governance of enterprise-grade data architecture within a federal government environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud-based data platforms, data modelling, integration, and governance, while driving performance, security, and scalability. This role plays a critical part in enabling secure, accessible, and efficient data solutions that support strategic and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture, including conceptual and logical data models, data flow diagrams, and integration frameworks.
• Ensure data systems meet requirements for performance, scalability, resilience, and security.
• Translate business and stakeholder requirements into technical data architecture specifications.
• Collaborate with ICT teams, platform engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment across systems.
• Lead the integration of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources into enterprise data platforms such as data warehouses and data lakes.
• Enforce data governance, quality, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement data protection strategies to safeguard sensitive and classified information.
• Continuously monitor, assess, and optimise data architecture performance and cost-efficiency.
• Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and incorporate best practices into existing and new solutions.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and version-controlled design artefacts.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in data architecture roles within complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated application of best-practice data management methods, data modelling, and data integration techniques.
• Expertise in building and maintaining data warehouse, data lake, and big data solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams and guiding architectural decisions.
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation using standard templates and version control tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate issues and recommend solutions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Understanding of Commonwealth ICT and resource management frameworks, particularly in relation to data storage and warehousing within government.
• Certifications or formal training in Data Management, Data Governance, or Cloud Architecture.

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