Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect Location: London (or Ipswich/Gloucester) Duration: Initial 12 months (scope to extend) Umbrella only Clearance: DV clearance is essential What you'll be doing: * Define, maintain, and govern enterprise architecture to meet programme and user needs * Apply TOGAF ADM to develop baseline, target, and transition architectures * Produce high-quality High Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) models, ensuring they are fit for operational use * Develop architecture artefacts supporting security, risk assessment, and accreditation processes * Present and defend architectural designs at formal assurance forums such as PDR and CDR * Use Sparx Enterprise Architect to develop and maintain detailed architecture models * Enforce architecture standards, principles, and governance, ensuring compliance with MOD security policies like JSP 604 and JSP440 Essential skills and experience: * Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect within complex organisations, especially in defence environments * Current DV clearance with transferable credentials * Strong practical knowledge of TOGAF and hands-on experience with Sparx Enterprise Architect * Expertise in modelling languages such as ArchiMate, UML, and BPMN * Ability to produce production-ready technical architecture models (HLD and LLD) * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on delivering architecture that aligns with operational needs Desirable skills: * TOGAF/MODAF certification * ArchiMate certification * Experience with Waterfall, SAFe, or hybrid delivery approaches * Knowledge of security assurance, risk management, and accreditation artefacts Join a dynamic team supporting critical defence projects. If you meet these criteria and are ready to make an impact in a high-security environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of this vital programme