Security Cleared Data Professional - Defence Programme

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors or masters degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• We require a strong understanding of data modelling, including conceptual, logical, and physical modelling.
• We require experience building scalable, efficient data systems and architectures.
• We require the ability to perform data profiling and resolve data quality issues.
• We require experience in application design and development.
• We require general SQEP experience in data modelling and engineering.
• We require the ability to work on site 2 to 3 days per week, with potential travel to other sites when required.
• We require a current UK Security Clearance.
• We consider experience with Palantir Foundry desirable.
• We consider prior experience in Defence or Healthcare environments advantageous.
• We consider familiarity with secure data handling and Defence digital standards desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We collaborate with client stakeholders to identify and prioritise Key User Requirements.
• We design and develop data-driven applications and features aligned to user needs.
• We build and manage data pipelines for ingestion and live data integration.
• We lead application and feature deployment through the Go Live process.
• We conduct user trials and demonstrations to refine product functionality.
• We ensure architectural coherence across a portfolio of applications.
• We scope and define requirements for new applications or enhancements.
• We operate or learn to operate Palantir Foundry as part of the delivery stack.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

More:

We are Turner & Townsend, a dynamic, innovative, and client-focused team delivering better outcomes for our clients and helping our people realise their potential. We support major global clients on ambitious, highly technical projects across more than 130 countries, within an inclusive and fun culture. This role sits on a flagship Defence programme focused on data management applications in a secure and complex environment, with the opportunity to develop Palantir Foundry expertise, gain or enhance security clearance, and work in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. We offer a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

last updated 40 week of 2026