Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme

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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

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.

_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. _

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

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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:

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/turnertownsend)

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ourturnerandtownsend/)

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-&-townsend/)

_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. _