Information Security

Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme

Turner & Townsend

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will help shape data-driven applications within a flagship Defence programme, delivering secure, scalable data solutions. You will work with Palantir Foundry and build data pipelines to support strategic decision-making. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and guide deployments through Go Live. The position blends hands-on development with architecture oversight in a security‑critical environment, offering security clearance opportunities.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working
  • healthy work-life balance
  • inclusive culture
  • collaborative environment
  • opportunity to gain security clearance
  • work on high-profile defence initiatives
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
Key requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or 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 in data modelling and engineering
  • Current UK Security Clearance (or eligibility)
  • On-site work requirement (2/3 days/week)
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Palantir Foundry
  • Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
  • Data pipelines and live data integration

Reference: WJ-747_31180097 · Posted 01 Nov 2026

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