SC/DV Enterprise Architect

IO Associates; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Defence sector is seeking an Enterprise Architect to align IT strategies with business objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in Defence or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) IT systems, excellent stakeholder management, and communication skills. This role involves analyzing business strategies, evaluating IT infrastructures, and developing enterprise architecture models. High-profile projects within the UK Ministry of Defence are a key focus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Enterprise Architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, and network systems.
• Extensive experience in aligning IT with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse clients' business strategies and objectives.
• Evaluate and improve existing IT infrastructures.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture models.
• Define IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Provide governance for IT projects.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies.
• Communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage IT-related risks and compliance.
• Enhance IT architectures for evolving business needs.

Skills

Experience with Defence or CNI IT systems

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

TOGAF 9

Unified Architecture Framework

Open CA

ArchiMate Certified Expert

IT4IT Foundation

AWS or Azure Certification

Job description

Overview

Permanent | £90,000 - £100,000 | SC/DV

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector, is seeking a skilled professional to help shape their clients' IT infrastructures and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, particularly within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors.

Role

As an Enterprise Architect, you will play a key role in aligning IT systems, processes, and strategies with client business goals, ensuring long-term success and supporting innovation across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse clients' business strategies and objectives, identifying opportunities where IT can drive success

• Evaluate existing IT infrastructures, identifying gaps and recommending improvements

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture models covering business processes, data flows, and technology landscapes

• Define IT strategies and roadmaps that support long-term business objectives

• Provide governance and oversight for IT projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, assessing their potential and recommending adoption strategies

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, business units, and IT teams

• Manage IT-related risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

• Continuously enhance IT architectures to adapt to evolving business needs

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience working with Defence or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) IT systems

• Proven track record as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, and network systems

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

• TOGAF 9

• Unified Architecture Framework

• Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA)

• ArchiMate Certified Expert

• IT4IT Foundation

• Certified Solution Architect (AWS or Azure)