IT Enterprise Architect

NES Fircroft Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Aberdeen is seeking an IT Enterprise Architect to shape the enterprise architecture function, ensuring governance and innovation aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles and a strong understanding of architecture frameworks. Join a collaborative culture committed to sustainable excellence.

Benefits

Opportunity for significant professional impact

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Focus on transformation and innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in complex environments.
• Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with strategic objectives.
• Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB) for governance.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team.

Skills

Architecture frameworks

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Master's Degree (MBA, MSc in Technology Management or similar)

Tools

TOGAF Certification

ITIL Certification

Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: IT Enterprise Architect

Reports to: CIO (Chief Information Officer)

Location: Aberdeen, UK

Department: Information and Digital Technology

The IT Enterprise Architect will play a key role in establishing and maturing the enterprise architecture function. This role will ensure strategic alignment, strong governance, agile architecture practices, and seamless integration of technologies across the business.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define and communicate a clear architectural vision aligned with the client’s strategic objectives. Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive architecture roadmap supporting business transformation, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Architecture Governance & Compliance: Establish and run the Architecture Review Board (ARB), ensuring robust governance, adherence to architecture principles, standards, and best practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, ESG, and operational safety standards within architecture decisions and designs.
• Functional Leadership: Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing architecture team. Promote cross-domain collaboration and architecture best practices within the organisation.
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, executive leadership, and key business stakeholders. Communicate architectural strategies, decisions, risks, and opportunities clearly and compellingly at all levels of the organization.
• Architecture Standards and Repository Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural artifacts (Business Capability Models, Reference Architectures, Roadmaps, Principles). Own and manage the enterprise architecture repository, ensuring clear, accurate, accessible documentation.
• Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, and delivery/project teams to ensure seamless integration, effective governance, and robust solution delivery. Engage effectively with external vendors, partners, and integrators, ensuring alignment with the client’s architectural standards and strategies.
• Innovation and Transformation: Foster innovation through architecture, enabling rapid experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, and cloud technologies. Lead modernisation and rationalisation initiatives to retire legacy technologies, TSA Exits and introduce efficient, scalable architectures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field).
• Master's Degree preferred (MBA, MSc in Technology Management or similar).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and delivering Enterprise Architecture functions in complex, multinational environments, ideally within the Oil & Gas, Energy, or similar industries.
• Proven track record of driving business-aligned technology strategies, delivering measurable architecture impact, and leading transformational initiatives.

Certifications (preferred)

• TOGAF (or similar EA certification)
• ITIL certification (desirable)
• Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) (desirable)
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (desirable)

Core Competencies

• Technical & Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate). Familiarity with key domains (Application, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Integration), and experience delivering architecture governance across these areas. Industry-specific expertise, including understanding of Production Information (PI), ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and Subsurface & Wells technologies, strongly preferred.
• Leadership & Management: Exceptional leadership, team building, mentoring, and talent development skills. Ability to build and foster a collaborative architecture community across various stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Strong strategic thinking, ability to align architecture clearly to business objectives, risks, and opportunities. Demonstrable business acumen and experience partnering effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Governance & Communication: Proven capability establishing and delivering effective architecture governance (ARB) processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex architecture strategies and decisions to diverse audiences.

What We Offer

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new Enterprise Architecture function within a forward-looking organisation focused on North Sea operations. Drive meaningful transformation and innovation with clear, measurable business impact. Join a collaborative, inclusive, and technology-driven culture committed to sustainable and agile excellence.