Summary: The role of Enterprise Architect (SC Cleared) involves leading the design and implementation of complex IT and digital solutions within the Defence/MOD sector. The position requires active SC Security Clearance and offers a hybrid working arrangement, primarily based in Bristol and Andover. The contract is for 3 to 6 months, starting in February 2025, with a focus on high-security environments and enterprise-level strategy. Candidates should have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and familiarity with Defence/MOD technologies.

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 high-security environments.
• Expertise in designing and implementing complex IT and digital solutions.
• Familiarity with Defence/MOD technologies and frameworks.
• Leadership skills to manage a team of architects.
• Proficiency in Cloud and on-premises architectures.
• Knowledge of cyber security and software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Desirable certifications: TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP.

Salary (Rate): £700

City: Bristol

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT