Senior IT Architect: Naval Platforms & Secure Systems

SAAB; Karlskrona kommun, Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking an experienced Senior IT Architect to shape and govern IT architecture across naval platforms, including submarines and surface ships, in a highly complex, mission-critical environment.

You will lead architecture design, ensure alignment with operations, and drive governance and documentation, partnering with engineers and stakeholders. Proficiency in Swedish and English is required, with a track record of delivering robust, secure architectures in mission-critical settings.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT, engineering, software, or related field.
• Extensive experience as IT Architect in complex distributed environments.
• Deep knowledge of IT architecture principles, methods and best practices.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical architectures.
• Excellent Swedish and English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead IT architecture design, development, and verification.
• Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between IT architecture, operational needs, and system requirements.
• Review, challenge, and approve technical solutions from an architectural perspective.
• Support and guide system engineers and development teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation (descriptions, guidelines, and policies).
• Contribute to technical governance and continuous improvement of architecture practices.

Skills

IT Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Security & Compliance

Education

University degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Job description

SAAB is seeking an experienced Senior IT Architect to shape and govern IT architecture across naval platforms, including submarines and surface ships, in a highly complex, mission-critical environment.

You will lead architecture design, ensure alignment with operations, and drive governance and documentation, partnering with engineers and stakeholders. Proficiency in Swedish and English is required, with a track record of delivering robust, secure architectures in mission-critical settings.