Principal Enterprise Architect (CNI)

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape the digital transformation of Critical National Infrastructure in the UK. You will lead architecture across enterprise, information and solution domains, engaging senior stakeholders and aligning initiatives with business goals.

You will bring TOGAF, ArchiMate, SysML expertise and practical CNI experience across transport and energy sectors, navigating regulated environments and leveraging digital twin/AI tooling.

Qualifications

• Degree-level in a relevant business, technical or analytical subject with ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory environments in CNI industries; cyber security or OT/IT convergence experience is a plus.
• Leadership and architectural governance experience balancing strategy, resilience, risk and affordability.

Responsibilities

• Bridge senior decision-makers with technology delivery teams and operational users.
• Lead enterprise, information and solution architecture products using TOGAF/ArchiMate/SysML.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and manage governance and risk for digital transformation programs.
• Navigate ambiguous requirements and drive architecture decisions across regulated environments.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

TOGAF

SysML

ArchiMate

Digital transformation

Education

Degree-level in business/technical/analytical subject

Tools

ArchiMate

SysML

BIM

GIS

Analytics platforms

Job description

Overview

Shaping a smarter, more agile world!

AtkinsRéalis is growing its Digital Blueprint consulting team and is looking for Enterprise Architects with extensive experience working with Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations in the transportation (aviation, rail or highways) and nuclear energy sectors. Is this you?

We are looking to build our multi-disciplinary team with people from business, technology or consulting backgrounds who bring architecture expertise to the digital transformation of our CNI clients. We welcome applications from creative and adaptable systems thinkers who want to be part of shaping the future, whilst expanding your own career potential.

When it comes to living your life, we want your role with AtkinsRéalis to be a key part of your personal journey. We have a collaborative inclusive team culture where people will help, guide and mentor you to help you grow. We pitch in and help colleagues because we succeed as a team. Our flexible and remote working policies are designed to support different personal priorities and needs.

Read more about how you can thrive with us:

As an Enterprise Architect in our Secure Government business unit you'll bring your specialist Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience to a wide variety of digital transformation programmes. This could involve working with CNI organisations on enterprise architecture, digital engineering, cyber security or operational technology (OT) projects. It could provide opportunities for overseas working if that's what interests you. AtkinsRéalis provides significant investment in training and development: we want to help you be successful.

Your role

• Whilst Architecture experience in digital and operational technology in asset-intensive and heavily-regulated environments is important, we are equally interested in individuals who can bridge the gap between senior decision-makers, technology delivery teams and operational users. We are looking for individuals who:


• Bring credibility with CNI stakeholders, based on a practical understanding of the challenges faced by asset-intensive and heavily-regulated organisations, plus how operational, information and technology ecosystems interact.


• Are confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from front-line staff and subject matter experts through to executive decision-makers.


• Can rapidly assimilate complex information, identify patterns and relationships, and apply lessons learnt from previous programmes, systems and real-world usage.


• Possess strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to


• challenge assumptions and develop evidence-based recommendations.


• Combine rigour and pragmatism to governance, assurance and risk management activities; bringing determination and confidence to break deadlocks and chart a path through complex issues.


• Are comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements are still emerging and the pathway to delivery is not always clear.


• Demonstrate creativity and innovation when solving complex challenges involving the safe and efficient use of digital and operational technology.


• Understand the opportunities and limitations of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and automation.

About you

• Education: Degree-level in a relevant business, technical or analytical subject supported by ongoing professional development.


• In-depth knowledge of the UK regulatory environment in your chosen CNI industries. Note: extensive cyber security or OT/IT convergence experience may be a substitute for a second industry.


• Leadership and Impact: extensive evidence of shaping business investment decisions and providing architectural leadership that balances strategic outcomes, resilience, risk and affordability e.g. aligning digital transformation, rationalisation or innovation adoption initiatives with business goals and operational needs.


• Ability to develop enterprise, business, information and solution architecture products. Familiar with common frameworks and good practice (e.g. TOGAF, INCOSE, DAMA) and modelling languages/notations (e.g. ArchiMate, SysML, BPMN).


• Essential Technical knowledge: wide but not deep across software, Infrastructure and Networks, with the ability communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders and highly technical SMEs alike.


• Desirable Technical knowledge: we are particularly interested in individuals with experience in Digital Twins, BIM, API Integration, GIS, and Analytics platforms.


• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and techniques, with the ability to critically evaluate and validate outputs using domain expertise.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.