Salary: £71,889 - 80,079 per year Requirements: Practical experience as an Enterprise Architect, including leading teams or line managing others Understanding of architecture standards and frameworks such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, Zachman, and MODAF Experience contributing to architectural work across technology, data, digital, or business-change initiatives Strong communication skills, able to explain decisions and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Collaborative, skilled at influencing and negotiating across various teams Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to shifting priorities Responsibilities: Lead and support fellow Architects in shaping and embedding GCHQs enterprise architecture Work on a complex portfolio of solutions while balancing organizational priorities with practical delivery Collaborate with senior colleagues to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals and user needs Maintain artifacts and designs for one or more departments Take on line-management responsibilities for a small team, supporting their work and career development Technologies: Architect ArchiMate Support Security TOGAF More: At GCHQ, we are an intelligence, cyber and security agency committed to keeping the UK safe. We utilize cutting-edge technology and partnerships to identify and disrupt threats, working with intelligence partners to protect the UK from various dangers. In the role of Enterprise Architect, you will join a supportive and inclusive team in Cheltenham, where we emphasize flexibility, professional development, and a diverse workforce. Our commitment includes a salary range based on skills and experience, opportunities for further skills payments, and flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. last updated 15 week of 2026