ph3Data Architect with security clearance /h3 pJoin to apply for the Data Architect with security clearance role at Work Life Group NL. We are supporting a critical, high‑impact programme at the heart of NATO's digital transformation. The IS‑CDT is leading the development of a NATO‑wide data architecture and the frameworks for secure data sharing between NATO entities and Alliance member nations. This role is central to the Alliance Data Sharing Environment (ADSE) initiative, a critical effort to enable seamless, governed, and secure data exchange across the Alliance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundational data strategy for NATO's future. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and develop enterprise data architectures for NATO‑wide use, focusing on enabling secure data sharing across security domains (NATO Restricted, Secret, and potentially higher). /li liDefine and implement data classification schemas, policies, and governance models tailored to a defence environment. /li liDevelop the strategic blueprint for the Alliance Data Sharing Environment (ADSE), covering data strategy, engineering principles, and activation frameworks. /li liCreate architectures that support data interoperability between NATO entities and member nations' systems. /li liCollaborate on data modelling, master data management (MDM), and metadata management solutions for classified environments. /li liProduce high‑quality architectural documentation, standards, and guidelines. /li /ul h3Essential Qualifications Experience /h3 ul liData Classification Expertise: Proven hands‑on experience designing data architectures and governance for classified, restricted, and secret data within government, defence, or intelligence sectors. /li liFull‑Cycle Data Architecture Experience: Demonstrable background in ul liData Strategy: Developing organisational data strategies. /li liData Engineering: Architecting data pipelines, warehouses, lakes, or fabrics in secure environments. /li liData Activation: Enabling data for analytics, reporting, and operational use securely. /li /ul /li liRelevant Certification: A recognised professional certification (e.g., CDMP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Data Analytics Specialty, or similar). /li liAvailability: Available to start on‑site in Brussels in Jan/Feb 2026. /li liRight to Work: Must have the legal right to work in Belgium. /li /ul pIf you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr