SC/ DV Enterprise Architect

Posted 1 day 13 hours ago by IO Associates

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS153
Job Description

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.

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.

Key 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 Required
  • 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)