Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme

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Job Description

Join a flagship Defence programme contributing to the development and deployment of data management applications within a secure and complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to gain security clearance, work with cutting-edge technologies like Palantir Foundry, and build strategic capabilities in data modelling and application development. 

Key responsibilities  

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to identify and prioritise Key User Requirements (KURs) 

• Design and develop data-driven applications and features aligned to user needs 

• Build and manage data pipelines for ingestion and live data integration 

• Lead application/feature deployment through the ‘Go Live’ process 

• Conduct user trials and demonstrations to refine product functionality 

• Ensure architectural coherence across a portfolio of applications 

• Scope and define requirements for new applications or enhancements 

• Operate or learn to operate Palantir Foundry as part of the delivery stack. 

• Must be able to work on site 2/3 days per week with potential to travel to other sites when required.

• A current UK Security Clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following: 

• Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science 

• Strong understanding of data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) 

• Experience in building scalable, efficient data systems and architectures 

• Ability to perform data profiling and resolve data quality issues 

• Experience in application design and development 

• General SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) in data modelling and engineering. 

Desirable skills 

• Experience with Palantir Foundry 

• Prior experience in Defence environments or Healthcare environments also advantageous

• Familiarity with secure data handling and Defence digital standards. 

Why Apply? 

• Be part of a high-profile Defence initiative and gain/enhance security clearance 

• Develop Palantir Foundry expertise - a strategic capability for future projects 

• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. 

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.