Our client, a multinational aerospace and defence company, are now looking for a SC cleared Enterprise Architect.
What you will do as a Lead Enterprise Architect
* Lead the development and governance of enterprise architecture across multiple programmes and domains.
* Define and evolve architecture principles, standards, and frameworks aligned with business strategy and technology roadmaps.
* Shape and lead the enterprise architecture strategy for the Line of Business (LoB), contributing to divisional and corporate planning.
* Provide authoritative technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, data, applications, and security domains.
* Chair Product Design Reviews across the Engineering Unit and LoB, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
* Lead original research, capability development, and technology insertion to enhance Leonardo\'s architectural maturity.
* Represent Leonardo at senior customer boards, government forums, and industry conferences.
* Mentor and coach architects across the organisation, fostering a high-performing architecture community.
* Drive reuse, innovation, and best practice across programmes and engineering functions.
What you\'ll bring
* Recognised expertise as a senior enterprise architect with a track record of delivering strategic, cross-domain architectures.
* Ability to influence organisational strategy, technology direction, and external engagement at senior levels.
* Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (eg TOGAF, MODAF, NAF) and their application in secure, complex environments.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at government and executive levels.
* Proven ability to lead architectural governance and ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded across programmes.
* Core areas (must have):
Core areas (must have)
* Relevant experience in Defence aerospace programs within the MoD with security by design (SbD) expertise.
* Extensive experience leading enterprise architecture across large-scale, multi-domain programmes.
* Advanced knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling standards (eg TOGAF, ArchiMate, MODAF).
* Demonstrated ability to shape and implement enterprise-wide architecture strategies.
* Strong understanding of cyber security principles, secure system design, and regulatory compliance.
* Experience chairing design reviews and providing technical assurance across engineering units.
* Ability to lead innovation and capability development across engineering and business functions.
* Proven mentoring and coaching experience, supporting the growth of architectural capability.
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional recognition.
* Industry certifications (eg TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, ArchiMate).
* Experience contributing to national or international architecture standards or professional bodies.
* Published research or thought leadership in enterprise architecture or related fields.
* Experience working transnationally and representing organisational interests in regulatory or strategic forums.
* Familiarity with SFIA Level 7 competencies (eg Strategy & Architecture, Governance, Innovation) and DDaT Enterprise Architect role expectations.
Please send your CV in the first instance
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