Summary: The role of Enterprise Architect requires an individual with active SC Security Clearance and extensive experience in the Defence/MOD sector. The position involves designing and implementing complex IT and digital solutions architecture within high-security environments. The contract is hybrid, requiring both remote work and on-site presence in Bristol and Andover. The successful candidate will lead a team and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver enterprise architecture solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Previous experience as a Snr Enterprise Architect for large-scale, high-security environments, ideally within the Defence / MOD sector.
• Designing + implementing large-scale, complex + secure enterprise level IT and Digital solutions architecture for multi-platform environments.
• Familiarity with deployed Defence / MOD technologies, including secure communications, data analytics + mission-critical applications.
• Responsible for enterprise-level strategy, vision, objectives, requirements, architectural artefacts, roadmaps, governance, assurance, compliance, technical standards, risks, dependencies, frameworks, best practice.
• Leading a team of solutions/technical architects to successfully implement agreed enterprise architecture solutions.
• Proficient in Cloud and on-prem architectures, cyber security, software development methods (Agile/Scrum) and systems integration.
• Defence / MOD specific frameworks, MODAF, DLOD, NAF, Common Architectural Approach (CAA), ISR, ISTAR capability, Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), ILS, Defence support models.
• Working with cross functional teams including: Designers, Researchers, UX, Product Owners, Developers, PMs, 3rd party suppliers, and IT Architects.
• Advantageous: MongoDB, VMWare, APIs, KAFKA, Systematic applications + TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP certifications.

Key Skills:

• Active SC Security Clearance.
• Experience as a Senior Enterprise Architect in Defence/MOD sector.
• Expertise in designing and implementing secure enterprise-level IT and digital solutions.
• Knowledge of Defence/MOD technologies and frameworks.
• Leadership skills to manage a team of architects.
• Proficiency in Cloud and on-premises architectures, cyber security, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration.
• Desirable skills in MongoDB, VMWare, APIs, KAFKA, TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP certifications.

Salary (Rate): £700

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT