Enterprise Architect in Reading, Berkshire

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

This opportunity is operating inside of IR35.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.