Senior Enterprise Architect - Defence/Aerospace; SC Cleared

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational aerospace and defence company is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect. The role requires strategic leadership in developing enterprise architecture and governance across diverse programmes. Candidates should have significant expertise in stakeholder management and be well-versed in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF. This position offers an opportunity to influence business strategy while working in a secure environment. Experience within Defence aerospace with emphasis on security by design is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised expertise as a senior enterprise architect.
• Proven ability to lead architectural governance.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture across multiple programmes.
• Define and evolve architecture principles and standards.
• Chair Product Design Reviews ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Strategic architecture delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Cyber security principles

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition

Industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, ArchiMate)

Job description

A multinational aerospace and defence company is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect. The role requires strategic leadership in developing enterprise architecture and governance across diverse programmes. Candidates should have significant expertise in stakeholder management and be well-versed in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF. This position offers an opportunity to influence business strategy while working in a secure environment. Experience within Defence aerospace with emphasis on security by design is essential.