Enterprise Architect

Meritus; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Enterprise Architect for a 4-month contract in Andover. You will play a pivotal role in delivering governance and strategic roadmaps for a Defence Client, requiring SC Clearance. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of Sparx EA and frameworks like TOGAF. Responsibilities include creating Enterprise Architecture vision and consulting with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategy. Competitive rate up to £800/day.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a Defence/Security background.
• Proven experience guiding organizations on technology and data reuse.

Responsibilities

• Create the Enterprise Architecture vision and strategy.
• Lead the assurance process across all architectural domains.
• Consult with senior stakeholders on decisions aligning with Enterprise Architecture strategy.
• Apply best-practice principles for data security.

Skills

Active SC Security Clearance

Expert-level command of Sparx EA

Experience with TOGAF

Hands-on experience in Defence/Security

Knowledge of Prolaborate

Knowledge of Pro Cloud Server

Experience with Zachman framework

Job description

Enterprise Architect – Defence Client – 4 Month Initial Contract – Up to £800 per day (Outside IR35) – Andover (1-2 days per week on-site) – SC Clearance Required

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a market-leading consultancy to secure a specialist for a mission-critical, high-assurance project for a Defence Client in Andover. This is a rare chance to rapidly deploy your expertise in Enterprise Architecture, delivering critical governance and strategic roadmaps for a complex, multi-domain defence environment. If you thrive on leveraging tools like Sparx EA to drive strategic transformation, this is your next challenge.

This contract requires a hands‑on, strategic thinker who can quickly grasp a complex ecosystem and its inter‑dependencies. You will be the assurance voice, ensuring that all technology and data decisions align with the long‑term enterprise strategy for one of the UK’s most critical security operations. This is not just about documentation; it’s about leading change and mitigating risk.

They require candidates to hold an active SC Clearance.

Main Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to and help create the Enterprise Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps—defining the ‘as‑is,’ ‘to‑be,’ and transitional states for critical customer environments.
• Lead the assurance process across all architectural domains, portfolios, and programmes, ensuring strict adherence to both corporate and industry standards (e.g., TOGAF).
• Collaborate and consult directly with senior stakeholders to ensure all major business, technology, and data decisions are fully aligned with the overarching Enterprise Architecture strategy.
• Champion and apply best‑practice principles for solution and data security (OWASP, NCSC, GDPR) at every stage of the delivery lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Active SC Security Clearance is a strict necessity, coupled with extensive, hands‑on experience in a strong Defence/Security background.
• Expert‑level command of Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) for modelling, including administrative knowledge of Prolaborate and Pro Cloud Server.
• Deep practical experience applying formal Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
• A proven track record of successfully guiding client organisations on technology, data reuse, sustainability, and scalability to reduce long‑term risk and achieve value.

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Enterprise Architect role – then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.