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We deliver the operational resilience and practical innovation that are essential for the most demanding enterprise and critical national infrastructure environments. By modernising legacy systems and securing daily operations, our expert teams help vital organisations lower risk, protect operations, and grow safely.\nJoin Sword and develop your career as part of a talented, collaborative team that delivers real-world impact and meaningful outcomes for our customers.\nAbout the role:\nAs a Senior Subsurface Data Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and developing the subsurface data landscape within a client environment, supporting Geoscience and Exploration teams with high-quality, accessible and reliable data. 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