Enterprise Systems Integration Architect – Hybrid, Defence

Defence; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Flexible hours

Defence sector experience

Job summary

Defence, a small engineering consultancy, seeks a Systems Integration Architect for a 6-month initial contract in Reading. The role supports hybrid working and large-scale digital transformation programmes for defence and security.

You will lead enterprise integration assessments, align target-state architectures, engage with senior stakeholders and provide executive-level briefings. SC clearance and MBSE/Digital Engineering expertise are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture or Integration Architecture leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of Digital Engineering, Digital Thread and Digital Twin concepts.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering and MBSE principles in complex environments.
• Ability to assess enterprise, systems, integration and data architectures.
• Experience identifying interoperability challenges and practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical findings into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise integration and architecture assessments across complex programmes.
• Develop and assess target-state architectures aligned to objectives.
• Evaluate current systems, architectures and data architectures; identify gaps and opportunities.
• Provide expert guidance across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering and MBSE.
• Assess how modelling, simulation, synthetic environments, and Test & Evaluation integrate within enterprise ecosystems.
• Develop enterprise integration strategies, roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Engage with government, defence organisations, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during governance reviews and executive briefings.
• Produce high-quality reports and briefings for senior leadership.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Integration Architecture

Digital Transformation

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Digital Engineering

Job description

Defence, a small engineering consultancy, seeks a Systems Integration Architect for a 6-month initial contract in Reading. The role supports hybrid working and large-scale digital transformation programmes for defence and security.

You will lead enterprise integration assessments, align target-state architectures, engage with senior stakeholders and provide executive-level briefings. SC clearance and MBSE/Digital Engineering expertise are highly desirable.