The Principal Data Integration Engineer (Data Design Authority) is responsible for the design of data infrastructure and integration mechanisms for legacy systems and new large scale integrated systems.

The Data Design Authority (DDA) is responsible for the design of data collection, storage and for ensuring data integrity for all applications.

The DDA is also responsible for the following subsystem and components.

1. System data model
2. data collection toolkit data model,
3. staging server schema’s,
4. data manipulation tools,
5. migration scripts,
6. ETL tools,
7. overall system data integrity,
8. customer supplied data quality

Responsibilities:

¤ Design of large scale system architectures
¤ Liaising with the customer to establish key elements and requirements
¤ Working with third party suppliers providing system components
¤ Work with the System Integration Team to build and manage systems
¤ Supporting system upgrades and maintenance releases
¤ Ensuring system integrity is maintained and that all applicable standards are maintained
¤ Technical investigations and diagnosis
¤ Problem reporting
¤ Support the creation of user manuals and training materials to train system developers, maintainers and users

Specific responsibilities:

1. Produce data migration data schema and integrity rules
2. Overall design and technical integrity of the system logical data model
3. Support and oversee the Authority data content and quality review processes
4. ETL tool SME and production of usage guidelines with respect to data collection
5. Security responsibilities with respect to data collection, storage and handling

Expertise in designing high volume, 24/7 high availability & highly
secure applications including web-based;
Skillful in identifying architectural risks
Highly Desirable:
¤ Data structure Modelling and message flow management in the LSI
environment
¤ Working with third party COTS providers to integrate the third party
products
¤ Good understanding of performance tuning and testing techniques for a
mission critical systems
¤ Working knowledge of security principles and considerations for
systems that form part of a the Core National Infrastructure
¤ Robust understanding of integration issues as viewed from a prime
contractor and integrators perspective
Knowledge of the following technologies
¤ Three tier architecture - Essential
¤ Relational Database Technologies - Essential
¤ Data replication - Essential
¤ MS SQL - Essential
¤ HP NonStop Technology (Tandam)/ SAN/RISS - Desirable
Product knowledge that would be an advantageous;
¤ Command and Control Systems
¤ ICCS
¤ Mobile data terminals
¤ GIS
¤ PABX and Voice communication systems
Knowledge of tools that would be advantageous;
¤ MS SQL
¤ Rational Enterprise Modeller,
¤ Rational Rose
¤ Telelogic DOORS,
¤ Telelogic System Architect,

Excellent ability to research, evaluate and recommend technical
solutions including open source and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)
products; Ability to formulate solutions and courses of action from
small pieces of information; Demonstrated strong verbal and written
communication skills; Strong presentation skills and ability to present
technical information to a business audience; Strong interpersonal and
team building skills, demonstrated leadership skills; Customer-focused;
Strong personal organization; time management, planning, and project
coordination skills; Demonstrated ability to cover multiple projects

Ability to research, evaluate and recommend technical solutions
including open source and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products;

¤ Ability to formulate solutions and courses of action from small pieces
of information;
¤ Strong verbal and written communication skills;
¤ Strong interpersonal, team building skills & leadership skills;
¤ Strong personal organization; time management, planning, and project
coordination skills;
¤ Ability to cover multiple projects
¤ Ability to explain technical subjects to senior non-technical staff
¤ Ability to identify/manage technical issues without being drawn into
detail
¤ Ability to balance technical and non technical (e.g. relationship
management) aspect
¤ Software development and software integration

In order to be considered for this role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undergo stringent security clearance.