About the Role
Enterprise Architect in Reading, Berkshire
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LOCATION
Reading, Berkshire
SALARY
Negotiable
CONTRACT
Contract
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Overview
An organisation operating in complex, secure environments is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architecture strategy across multiple programmes and domains.
Key Responsibilities
Lead enterprise architecture development and governance across programmes
Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, and frameworks aligned to business strategy
Shape architecture strategy for a major Line of Business
Provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, data, applications, and security
Chair design reviews and ensure alignment with strategic and security objectives
Drive innovation, research, and capability development
Represent the organisation at senior external forums
Mentor and develop the internal architecture community
Requirements
Proven experience leading enterprise architecture in large, complex environments (Essential)
Strong background in defence/aerospace programmes within secure or government contexts (Essential)
Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, ArchiMate) (Essential)
Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles and cybersecurity (Essential)
Experience in architectural governance, design assurance, and cross-domain delivery
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills
Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, cloud architect, CISSP)
Experience contributing to industry standards or thought leadership
Exposure to international or regulatory environments
Tech Stack
Enterprise architectureTOGAFMODAFArchiMateCloud architectureInfrastructureData architectureSecurity architectureCybersecurityGovernance