Enterprise Architect

Blue Astral Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a freelance Enterprise Architect with active DV clearance to lead strategic technology initiatives. The role involves advising on critical areas such as cloud transformation and capability modelling, ensuring alignment with client needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and IT strategy, contributing to high-impact projects within secure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in enterprise architecture or IT strategy.
• Active DV security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex architecture and transformation programmes.
• Deliver strategic guidance through workshops and advisory.

Skills

Communication

Advisory

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

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Enterprise Architecture & IT Strategy (SC Clearance Required)

Security Clearance: (SC) clearance required

Location: London / Hybrid – United Kingdom

Engagement Type: Contract SME

Overview:

Our client, a global leader in strategic technology advisory is establishing a trusted pool of DV-cleared freelance Enterprise Architects to support ongoing and future engagements with security-sensitive clients. This initiative is part of a long-term effort to strengthen their ability to rapidly deploy high-calibre expertise into critical transformation programmes across government and regulated sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, multi-stream architecture and transformation programmes in secure client environments.
• Deliver high-impact strategic guidance through workshops, research, and executive-level advisory.
• Define and shape best practices across enterprise and solution architecture, contributing to internal IP and methodologies.
• Advise on critical areas such as capability modelling, cloud transformation, data architecture, and modernisation initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating technology trends into actionable strategies for client leadership.

Qualifications:

• Active DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is a strict requirement.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or high-level management consulting.
• Strong background advising clients across business and IT alignment, governance, application architecture, and cloud ecosystems.
• Recognised frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

What You’ll Gain:

• The opportunity to work with critical national infrastructure and central government stakeholders.
• Influence long-term strategy and technology transformation at an executive level.
• Join a high-calibre network of trusted freelance SMEs for strategic and mission-critical deployments.

How to Apply:

To express interest in joining this specialist pool, please provide:

• An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant architecture and consulting experience
• Confirmation that you currently hold active DV clearance
• A short paragraph explaining why you believe you're well suited to support clients in this capacity and if you are happy for us to maintain your cv in our database for other opportunities.

Unfortunately we cannot respond to every applicant as there will be hundreds, but assure you that your cv will be reviewed by a senior member of our team. Good luck!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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