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Data Architect - Maritime Architecture Baseline - Outside IR35 - Hybrid Must have an active DV You will identify where information flow, data quality, and system integration impact operational decision making, transforming these challenges into practical data models, standards, and integration solutions. You will help shape the Maritime Architecture Baseline (MAB), support the wider Maritime Framework (MFW) transformation programme, and enable the Digital Warfighter (DTW) programme through trusted, high-quality data architecture. Data Architect Responsibilities Work closely with operational users to understand mission-critical data requirements and challenges. Identify data friction points, integration opportunities, and improvements across operational systems. Develop common targeting data models, data standards, and integration patterns. Map systems, data ownership, information flows, and dependencies. Improve data quality, trust, accessibility, and interoperability across multiple platforms. Support the identification of opportunities for automation, AI, and advanced analytics. Collaborate with architects, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to shape the Maritime Architecture Baseline (MAB) and support the wider Maritime Framework (MFW) and Digital Warfighter (DTW) programmes. Produce practical, implementable data architecture that delivers measurable operational benefit. Data Architect Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Data Architect within complex Defence or enterprise environments. Strong experience designing data models, integration patterns, and data standards. Experience working with the Maritime Architecture Baseline (MAB). This is essential. Understanding of the Maritime Framework (MFW) programme and Digital Warfighter (DTW) concepts would be highly advantageous. Experience mapping complex information flows, system dependencies, and data ownership. Strong understanding of data governance, interoperability, and master data principles. Experience working with operational users to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Knowledge of AI, automation, and data exploitation technologies. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and delivery-focused approach. Experience within Defence, intelligence, maritime, or mission-critical environments would be highly advantageous. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Technical Lead/Architect (Network Automation) Daily Rate - £600-£700 Duration - March 27 IR35 - Inside Location - Bristol, Birmingham, London, Some travel to Swindon 3 days onsite 2 from home. What we would like to see from you Strong hands‑on experience in Cisco data centre networking (NX‑OS, VXLAN EVPN) Proven ability to build and support automation in production environments Comfortable working across networking and software tooling Experience working in structured delivery environments with change control and governance Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills across both network and automation layers Ability to work collaboratively with TDA, delivery, testing and operations teams Essential skills Cisco NX‑OS, including VXLAN BGP‑EVPN, vPC, SNMPv3, TACACS+ Cisco NDFC including fabric templates, Recalculate and Deploy, out‑of‑sync detection and image management. EVPN‑VXLAN and multi‑site EVPN architecture, including live production migration design and rollback within constrained change windows. Python for production‑quality automation and REST API integration (e.g. NDFC, ServiceNow, Infoblox, Red Hat AAP, Sentinel, Vault), including use of Python data structures to model intent and state. YAML data modelling, including Ansible role and playbook design. JSON data handling and schema validation, including understanding of JSON as an interchange format alongside Python dictionaries and YAML, and basic schema‑based validation concepts to support automation testing and assurance workflows (e.g. pyATS outputs, API responses). GitHub/Gitlab, including self‑hosted runner configuration, OIDC token handling, environment protection rules and workflow dispatch. pyATS and Genie, including testbed construction, NX‑OS parser usage, assertion patterns and automated rollback triggers on validation failure. GitOps principles, with Git treated as the control plane, including idempotency, branch protection, signed commits and four‑eyes enforcement via pipeline gates. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform including execution environment design (container‑based), job template configuration and dynamic inventory integration (e.g. NetBox). Experience producing HLD/LLD documentation aligned to FCA / PRA regulated delivery standards, with decisions traceable to requirements and explicit risk acceptance. NetBox 4.x data modelling, custom fields and automation integration. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Role: A practical, operationally credible Data Architect - not someone who simply produces architecture slides - who can sit with targeteers, intelligence staff, mission planners and Digital Warfighters, understand where information slows down real operations, and turn that into usable data models, standards and integration patterns for our Maritime DTW efforts. Their job is to identify the key data frictions and opportunities in a live and priority mission thread - what data is needed/available, where it sits, who owns it, why it is hard to trust/ share/exploit, and what needs to change - and deliver some short term changes that help us decisions faster and with more confidence, and identify opportunities/requirements for automation and/AI: a common targeting data model, a clear map of systems and information flows, agreed data owners and standards, that is informed by and shapes the technical architecture - both MAB, MFW and DTW. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Business Analyst – Milton Keynes Our Client is keen to recruit a seasoned Business Analyst with 5 to 8 years proven track record of working on projects with an understanding of the full project life-cycle. Must be able to demonstrate excellent business analysis skills coupled with excellent techniques and ideally with some methodology. Should be confident with the ability to work well the stake holders and to guide and lead them to successful end results. The following are some of the key points about this role: Must be able to analyse the structure of the business (integration between Marketing, Finance & Education) Identify how the business use technology and what their goals are in line with identified requirements. As-Is/To-Be process mapping Identify problems within the business relating, through data modelling techniques and process flows. Have the ability to streamline processes. You will have strong documentation management experience and skills. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Part of this assignment will be to run workshops and training sessions in order to ensure that everyone is on board and understands the processes involved. You will have knowledge of some if not all of the following: Finance systems and integration – tailored around the education sector Marketing & admissions background YoY management of enrolled children/existing pupils Technology within education and use of VLE's Change management expertise The Client and the role is based in Milton Keynes and there will be some travel occasionally. The rate will be dependent on skills you bring to the assignment. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability.