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to £90-£100k (DOE) + Benefits

Enterprise Architect needed with MOD / Defence sector experience and active SC Security Clearance.

Hybrid Working - with 3-4 days/week working remotely from home (WFH) + 1-2 days/week travel to sites based in Bristol and Andover.

A chance to work with a leading digital transformation business on large-scale IT modernisation programmes for MOD / Defence organisations.

Key experience + responsibilities:

Experience at Enterprise Architect level for large-scale, high-security environments within the Defence / MOD domain.

Designing + implementing large-scale, complex + secure enterprise level IT and Digital solutions architecture for multi-platform environments.

Familiarity with deployed Defence / MOD technologies, including secure communications, data analytics + mission-critical applications.

Responsible for enterprise-level strategy, vision, objectives, requirements, architectural artefacts, roadmaps, governance, assurance, compliance, technical standards, risks, dependencies, frameworks, best practice.

Leading a team of solutions/technical architects to successfully implement agreed enterprise architecture solutions.

Proficient in Cloud and on-prem architectures, cyber security, software development methods (Agile/Scrum) and systems integration. 

MOD / Defence specific frameworks, MODAF, NAF, Common Architectural Approach (CAA), ISR, ISTAR capability, Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), ILS, DLODs + Defence support models.

Working with cross functional teams including: Designers, Researchers, UX, Product Owners, Developers, PMs

Advantageous: MongoDB, VMWare, APIs, KAFKA, Systematic applications + TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP certifications.

Benefits include: Salary to £90k-£100k (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 22 days holiday (plus BHs) + Annual Bonus (5-10%) + Pension + Healthcare Plan + Death in Service + More

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