Description
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. This is a hybrid contract role based in Bristol and Andover, with a focus on leading teams and ensuring compliance with enterprise-level strategies.
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); 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; IT Architects.
Advantageous:
MongoDB;
VMWare;
APIs;
KAFKA;
Systematic applications + TOGAF;
SABSA;
CISSP certifications.
Key Skills:
- Active SC Security Clearance.
- Experience in Defence / MOD sector.
- Expertise in enterprise-level IT and digital solutions architecture.
- Knowledge of Defence / MOD technologies and frameworks.
- Leadership skills in managing teams of architects.
- Proficiency in Cloud and on-prem architectures.
- Understanding of cyber security and software development methods (Agile/Scrum).
- Familiarity with 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