Enterprise Architect

ComXps; Andover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a candidate with a strong defence background and extensive knowledge of Sparx Enterprise Architect. You will lead teams, model architectures, and ensure adherence to secure software practices. Ideal candidates will have experience with NAF, TOGAF, and ArchiMate. This position is located in Andover, requiring in-office attendance 2 days per week over a 4-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong defence background essential.
• Experience leading teams of architects is required.
• Knowledge of best practices for handling personal data (GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of architects.
• Model and document architectures using Sparx EA.
• Apply best practices for solution security.

Skills

Strong defence background

Strong Sparx EA knowledge

Experience leading teams

Modelling in Sparx

Experience of NAF, TOGAF, and ArchiMate

Secure Software Development Lifecycle

Experience with multi-disciplinary teams

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Clearance: SC

Location: Andover - 2 days per week

Contract Length: 4 months

Target start date: 1st December 2025

Key

• Strong defence background essential and very strong Sparx EA, Prolaborate, Pro Cloud server knowledge.
• A very strong Sparx Administrator also interesting.
• Military background
• Modelling in Sparx
• NAF, TOGAF, and ArchiMate
• Experience leading teams of architects
• Experience of Architecture review boards

Technologies, Methodologies and Frameworks:

• Experience of common Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman etc…
• Experience of Secure Software Development Lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of using Architecture modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience of applying best practice for handling personal data. E.g., GDPR.
• Knowledge and experience of applying best practice for solution security. E.g., OWASP, NCSC cloud security principles.
• Knowledge and experience of applying best practice within one or more specialist architecture domains.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of working with multi-discipline teams to deliver complex technology services