Enterprise Architect

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

Overview

Our client a multinational aerospace and defence company are now looking for a SC cleared Enterprise Architect.

What you will do as a Lead Enterprise Architect

• Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture across multiple programmes and domains.
• Define and evolve architecture principles, standards, and frameworks aligned with business strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Shape and lead the enterprise architecture strategy for the Line of Business (LoB), contributing to divisional and corporate planning.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, data, applications, and security domains.
• Chair Product Design Reviews across the Engineering Unit and LoB, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead original research, capability development, and technology insertion to enhance Leonardo's architectural maturity.
• Represent Leonardo at senior customer boards, government forums, and industry conferences.
• Mentor and coach architects across the organisation, fostering a high-performing architecture community.
• Drive reuse, innovation, and best practice across programmes and engineering functions.

What you'll bring

• Recognised expertise as a senior enterprise architect with a track record of delivering strategic, cross-domain architectures.
• Ability to influence organisational strategy, technology direction, and external engagement at senior levels.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (eg TOGAF, MODAF, NAF) and their application in secure, complex environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at government and executive levels.
• Proven ability to lead architectural governance and ensure secure-by-design principles are Embedded across programmes.

Core areas (must have)

• Relevant experience in Defence aerospace programs within the MoD with security by design (SbD) expertise.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise architecture across large-scale, multi-domain programmes.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling standards (eg TOGAF, ArchiMate, MODAF).
• Demonstrated ability to shape and implement enterprise-wide architecture strategies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, secure system design, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience chairing design reviews and providing technical assurance across engineering units.
• Ability to lead innovation and capability development across engineering and business functions.
• Proven mentoring and coaching experience, supporting the growth of architectural capability.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition.
• Industry certifications (eg TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, ArchiMate).
• Experience contributing to national or international architecture standards or professional bodies.
• Published research or thought leadership in enterprise architecture or related fields.
• Experience working transnationally and representing organisational interests in regulatory or strategic forums.
• Familiarity with SFIA Level 7 competencies (eg Strategy & Architecture, Governance, Innovation) and DDaT Enterprise Architect role expectations.

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