Enterprise Architect (DV / eDV Cleared) KEY HIGHLIGHTS £60,000 - £105,000 base salary up to £15,000 annual bonus Manchester, London, Cheltenham or Bristol with hybrid working DV or eDV clearance required Shape enterprise-wide architecture on critical UK Defence & National Security programmes ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a highly respected consultancy working at the centre of the UK Defence & Security landscape, supporting complex, high-profile programmes that directly contribute to national safety. They are recognised for their strategic thinking, architectural capability, and ability to deliver at scale in secure environments. Due to continued growth across secure portfolios, they are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to strengthen their architecture capability. THE BENEFITS Competitive base salary £60k-£105k Up to £15,000 annual bonus Hybrid working model Long-term, secure Defence & National Security programmes Strong investment in professional development and career progression Collaborative, values-led consulting culture THE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT ROLE As an Enterprise Architect, you will define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies aligned to business and mission objectives within secure environments. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess current-state landscapes, identify gaps, and develop future-state roadmaps. The role involves setting architectural standards, guiding solution delivery teams, ensuring compliance with frameworks and policies, and driving innovation across complex, multi-system estates. ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS Active DV or eDV clearance Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in complex organisations Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF or DODAF Experience with modelling techniques and tools (e.g. ArchiMate, BPMN, Business Capability Modelling ) Hands-on experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g. Sparx, Bizzdesign) Strong understanding of Defence architecture, data and security policies Ability to align technology strategy to business outcomes TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via will.roebuck@searchability.com. For further information please call 0117 284 0050. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Enterprise Architect, Defence Architecture, National Security, DV Clearance, eDV Clearance, TOGAF, MODAF, DODAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, Sparx, Bizzdesign, Strategy, NSD