Oracle Data Architect

We are currently hiring for an SC Cleared Oracle Data Architect - for an initial 3-6 months contract assignment. (Duration is very likely to extend).

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
This is a predominantly remote role, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 1-2 times per month to London and/or the South/South East).
HVR Architect - (Strong Senior Oracle Data Architect)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Integration Solution Architect to design and implementing a secure, scalable data integration solution to replicate a Legacy Oracle DW data feeds using HVR technology within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This role sits at the intersection of data architecture, cloud engineering, and security governance, ensuring that data can be reliably transferred from source systems through the gateway into a newly designed OCI landing zone. The architect will review and understand the end-to-end solution, including connectivity and storage, and will review HVR documentation supplied by the supplier of the Legacy HVR feed to Legacy SDW1. They will install and configure HVR at the target end of a new feed. Overall, the role ensures that a compliant, production-ready landing zone and HVR integration capability is established, forming a critical foundation for the transition of data feeds from a Legacy Oracle platform to Oracle OC.
Key responsibilities
Design and deliver HVR-based data integration architecture replicating the Legacy feed for SDW1, to an SDW2 landing zone
Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs for Data Integration aspects of the solution
Support the OCI architect to define and implement secure landing zone architecture (OCI storage, DB, networking)
Configure and deploy HVR target agent in OCI aligned to SDW1 setup
Analyse data volumes, frequency, retention, and life cycle requirements
Develop cost, capacity, and volumetric forecasts (HVR licensing, storage, infrastructure)
Lead governance and approvals (SbD, DEAB, SOC) and prepare ATT evidence packs
Support network connectivity enablement (eg, gateway changes, CRs)
Oversee system testing of landing zone and integration components
Collaborate with BDUK and stakeholders to ensure integration readiness
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
Strong experience with Data Integration Solutions (data replication and ingestion tools)
Proven expertise in cloud data architecture, ideally in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Experience designing data landing zones and ingestion pipelines
Knowledge of data modelling, storage, and life cycle management
Experience producing HLD and LLD documentation
Understanding of secure data transfer, encryption, and network xwzovoh architecture
Experience working in regulated or secure environments with governance processes
Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
Highly Desirable
Experience with defence, or government environments
Familiarity with SbD, DEAB (AtT), SOC approvals
Hands-on experience with Oracle Database, OCI Object Storage, and networking
Knowledge of OCI Data Integration or Oracle AI Data Platform (AIDP)
Experience supporting large-scale data migration or transformation programmes
Prior experience working with BDUK or similar defence partners
Clearance:
SC (at least BPSS to start and eligible to apply for MOD SC)
Travel:
Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate routinely up to 1 day per week to London and/or the South/South East eg Bristol, with occasional multi-day workshops/meetings).