Technical Enterprise Architect
Location(s): BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Technical Enterprise Architect Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Grade: GG012-GG13 Referral Bonus: 5000 As a Technical Enterprise Architecture focus, you’ll lead the design and delivery of complex technical and architectural solutions within our Central Government clients. You’ll take ownership of architectural workstreams, guide multidisciplinary teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to shape technology strategy and delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of enterprise and solution architectures aligned to business goals and government standards Define and maintain architecture principles, patterns, and roadmaps across programmes Translate strategic objectives into actionable technical designs and delivery plans Provide expert guidance across cloud platforms, software engineering, data architecture, and cybersecurity Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure alignment between architecture and implementation Support pre-sales activities, including technical input into bids and proposals Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal capability development Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; training, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Skills & Experience We’re looking for individuals with a strong technical foundation and architectural mindset. Proven experience delivering enterprise or solution architecture in complex software programmes Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including within government sectors Familiarity with UK Government digital standards and delivery frameworks Expertise in one or more of the following: Enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, Zachman) Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) Software development and integration Data architecture and governance Cybersecurity and risk management DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Qualifications & Certifications (Desirable) TOGAF, BCS EA, or equivalent architecture certification Cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.