Data Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Data Architect (DV Security Clearance)

Position Description
Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. At CGI, our Data Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Secure Innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies' most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability, and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, all applicants must be a single UK national and you must hold valid HMG DV clearance.

Your future duties and responsibilities

1. Analyze client requirements to identify, assess, and select the best solution and technology options.
2. Provide leadership and guidance for the end-to-end delivery of solutions, ensuring they meet client objectives and value.
3. Collaborate closely with development teams to create hands-on insights into complex solution options.
4. Identify emerging risks, costs, and opportunities, and develop responsive strategies to address them.
5. Work with Agile delivery teams, providing guidance, standards, and constraints to meet clients' objectives and quality standards.
6. Ensure the solutions are scalable, secure, and align with best practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
You will have extensive experience in Solution or Technical architecture and have a skillset which aligns to at least one of the below:

1. Data
2. Infrastructure (Networking)
3. System Integration
4. Cloud (AWS)

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.