Data Architect (Senior)

We are the NCIA a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe North America and Asia.
Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations protect NATOs airspace make data-driven decisions defend against cyber-attacks secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force our order to keep this edge we aim to hire train and retain the very best staff.
When you join the NCIA you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.
Based in Brussels Belgium you will join the NCIA as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATOs Digital Endeavour. With the NCIAs architects and engineers CTO is the hub for architecting and designing NATOs ICT technical landscape while driving innovation standardization and coherence across the Alliance.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Senior Data Architect who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
Derive data architectures from business analysis including business requirements and business process analysis.
Provide advice on data modelling and data architecture.
Provide direction and guidance related to data modelling data architecture and standards.
Plan data modelling and design activities selecting appropriate techniques and the correct level of detail for meeting assigned objectives.
Provide advice and guidance using the data structures associated components and data architectures (conceptual and logical) and alignment of physical implementations.
Manage the investigation of enterprise data requirements based upon a detailed understanding of information requirements.
Prepare data for analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Contributes to leads and provides guidance on the development of solution architectures related to data and Ai products and solutions ensuring alignment with enterprise architectures and target data ecosystems in specific business infrastructure and functional areas.
Please note that the internal job title for this role is Senior Architect.
A Bachelors degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Experience leading the creation and review of IT services systems architectures and roadmaps for large environments with edge ai solutions implemented or delivered as capabilities.
Experience in leading and implementing data strategy and future data strategy.
Experience leading and monitoring the development of data models ensuring consistency with specified requirements and alignment with relevant architectures.
Experience and ability to moderate relevant discussions with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in developing and maintaining data models planning designing and requirements specification.
Experience with the use of architecture modelling tools (with emphasis on data architectures).
Knowledge in The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and ArchiMate modelling language or equivalent.
Fluency in English both written and spoken.
Initial 5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and childrens allowances;
Development programs such as professional training wellbeing and more

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