Enterprise Architect

Searchability; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in UK Defence seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape architecture for critical Defence and National Security programmes. The role involves defining enterprise architecture strategies, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must have active DV or eDV clearance, and experience in complex organisations. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 to £105,000 with up to £15,000 annual bonus and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to £15,000 annual bonus

Strong investment in professional development

Collaborative consulting culture

Qualifications

• Active DV or eDV clearance required.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or DODAF.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to assess current-state landscapes and identify gaps.
• Set architectural standards and guide solution delivery teams.

Skills

Active DV or eDV clearance

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF, MODAF or DODAF

Experience with modelling techniques and tools

Hands-on experience with enterprise architecture tools

Understanding of Defence architecture, data and security policies

Ability to align technology strategy to business outcomes

Tools

ArchiMate

BPMN

Sparx

Bizzdesign

Job description

Enterprise Architect (DV / eDV Cleared)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• £60,000 – £105,000 base salary + up to £15,000 annual bonus
• Manchester, London, Cheltenham or Bristol with hybrid working
• DV or eDV clearance required
• Shape enterprise-wide architecture on critical UK Defence and National Security programmes

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a highly respected consultancy working at the centre of the UK Defence and Security landscape, supporting complex, high-profile programmes that directly contribute to national safety. They are recognised for their strategic thinking, architectural capability, and ability to deliver at scale in secure environments. Due to continued growth across secure portfolios, they are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to strengthen their architecture capability.

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary £60k–£105k
• Up to £15,000 annual bonus
• Hybrid working model
• Long-term, secure Defence and National Security programmes
• Strong investment in professional development and career progression
• Collaborative, values-led consulting culture

THE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT ROLE

As an Enterprise Architect, you will define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies aligned to business and mission objectives within secure environments. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess current-state landscapes, identify gaps, and develop future-state roadmaps. The role involves setting architectural standards, guiding solution delivery teams, ensuring compliance with frameworks and policies, and driving innovation across complex, multi-system estates.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Active DV or eDV clearance
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or DODAF
• Experience with modelling techniques and tools (e.g. ArchiMate, BPMN, Business Capability Modelling)
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g. Sparx, Bizzdesign)
• Strong understanding of Defence architecture, data and security policies
• Ability to align technology strategy to business outcomes

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail].
For further information please call 0117 284 0050.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Enterprise Architect, Defence Architecture, National Security, DV Clearance, eDV Clearance, TOGAF, MODAF, DODAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, Sparx, Bizzdesign, Strategy, NSD