Hybrid Systems Integration Architect - Transformation Lead

Matchtech; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Leadership progression

Collaborative culture

Defence sector experience

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Systems Integration Architect on a 6-month contract in Reading with hybrid working. You will lead enterprise integration, assess target-state architectures and guide MBSE and Digital Engineering across major programmes.

The role requires strong experience in Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation leadership, with proven stakeholder engagement across government/defence contexts. Rate is outside IR35 and SC clearance to start.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, Integration Architecture or Digital Transformation leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of Digital Engineering, Digital Thread and Digital Twin concepts.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering and MBSE principles within complex engineering environments.
• Ability to assess enterprise, systems, integration and data architectures.
• Experience identifying interoperability challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders across large-scale programmes.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear strategic recommendations and business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise integration and architecture assessments across complex programmes.
• Develop and assess target-state architectures aligned to organisational and programme objectives.
• Evaluate current systems, technology, integration and data architectures.
• Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, interoperability challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert guidance across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering and MBSE.
• Assess how modelling, simulation, synthetic environments and Test & Evaluation capabilities integrate within wider enterprise ecosystems.
• Support the development of enterprise integration strategies, roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Engage with government, defence organisations, suppliers and multinational stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during governance reviews, workshops and strategic decision-making activities.
• Produce high-quality reports, recommendations and executive-level briefings.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Integration Architecture

Digital Transformation

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

TOGAF

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Systems Integration Architect on a 6-month contract in Reading with hybrid working. You will lead enterprise integration, assess target-state architectures and guide MBSE and Digital Engineering across major programmes.

The role requires strong experience in Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation leadership, with proven stakeholder engagement across government/defence contexts. Rate is outside IR35 and SC clearance to start.