Enterprise Architect - SC Cleared

Matchtech; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Enterprise Architect to support digital engineering and software engineering for sensitive MoD and aerospace programmes. The role focuses on integrating a Software Factory within a broader Digital Engineering environment to enable secure, compliant delivery across the lifecycle.

You will lead architectural design and governance, manage stakeholders, and drive reuse and continuous improvement across value streams while ensuring Secure by Design principles are applied.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is mandatory.
• 5+ years in Enterprise/Business Architecture.
• Defence/aerospace delivery experience.
• TOGAF / ArchiMate exposure (or equivalent).
• Experience architecting software development environments across the lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management with multiple teams and suppliers.
• Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD).
• Provide architecture leadership across people, process, and technology.
• Integrate Software Factory capabilities into the Digital Engineering environment.
• Support governance, security, compliance and Secure by Design principles.
• Translate policies and risk requirements into design standards and frameworks.
• Lead RFIs and RFQs and support supplier engagement.
• Drive reuse, best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate architectural vision, progress, risks and obligations to stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF / ArchiMate

Active SC clearance

Stakeholder management

Software lifecycle

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

Azure Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Power BI

Job description

Enterprise Architect (Digital Engineering / Software Engineering)

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Rate: Up to £91.75/hour

Security clearance: Active SC is mandatory

Overview

We're recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across sensitive Ministry of Defence and aerospace programmes. This contract role will focus on integrating a Software Factory solution within a wider Digital Engineering environment—enabling secure, compliant delivery across the full lifecycle, including Digital Thread and Digital Twin outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Own and maintain high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)
• Provide technical architecture leadership across people, process, and technology (Software Engineering)
• Integrate Software Factory capabilities into the broader Digital Engineering environment
• Support architecture governance, security, compliance and Secure by Design principles
• Translate enterprise policies/risk requirements into solution design standards, governance models, and compliance frameworks
• Lead/author RFIs and RFQs and support supplier engagement
• Drive reuse, best practice, innovation and continuous improvement across value streams
• Communicate architectural vision, progress, risks and obligations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

What we're looking for (essential)

• Active SC clearance (DV desirable)
• Strong background in Enterprise / Business Architecture (typically 5+ years)
• Defence / aerospace delivery experience (MOD, Defence Digital, primes, or regulated environments)
• Architecture framework exposure such as TOGAF / ArchiMate (and/or equivalent)
• Experience architecting software development environments across the system engineering lifecycle
• Strong stakeholder management with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT teams, end users, and suppliers
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science / Engineering / IT / Maths)

Desirable experience

• Microsoft Azure (experience and/or certification)
• DevSecOps / CI/CD exposure
• Containerisation (e.g., Docker / Kubernetes)
• Agile delivery / SAFe
• Analytics tooling (e.g., Power BI), data warehousing concepts
• Security certs (e.g., CISSP) and/or professional recognition (e.g., Chartered Engineer)