Enterprise Architect

Job description

Enterprise Architect

Would you like to work within the Enterprise IT Services (EITS) Architecture Group to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer? We currently have a vacancy for an Enterprise Architect based in either Farnborough or Preston (Channel Way).

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for establishing the architecture governance framework and delivery of technology strategies, technology roadmaps, architectural standards, design patterns, design reviews, and furthering strategic vendor relationships within shared services.

You will specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within shared services business

Your main responsibilities as an Enterprise Architect will involve:

For shared services:

Engaging with the business and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of IM&T architecture and solutions with the business strategy and objectives

Capturing the as-is business, application, data and technology architectures for the business

Defining the future state architecture business, application, data and technology architectures for the business in line with the business strategy and objectives

Defining the IM&T roadmap for the shared services business, along with domain architects

Working within Shared Services transformation team to provide expert domain knowledge and skills in enterprise architecture

Providing IM&T subject matter expertise to the business and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to share domain knowledge and best practice, driving organisational capability development in this area

Accountable to the Head of Strategy and Architect for the overall functional and technical design and assurance of fit for purpose solution for shared services business systems:

Defining IM&T Architecture and designing the project to meet business requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework

Providing technical leadership of the solution team, ensuring that the solution architecture and design are communicated effectively

Liaising with the product suppliers, COTS component vendors and sub-contract development teams

Ensuring consistency and integrity of the solution implementation through overseeing the solution development process, and production of development work products

Providing design management and governance through the operation of change and configuration management activities

Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, through assisting with the compilation and review of estimates and schedules, and identification of risks

Your skills and qualifications as an Enterprise Architect will ideally include:

Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks, eg TOGAF, MODAF or Zachman

Knowledge of developing strategic systems architecture plans and roadmaps

Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis

Architecture and technical support documentation skills is desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a confident communicator with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and present ideas in user-friendly language. You will have strong interpersonal and consultative skills and able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Salary : Competitive

Location : Farnborough OR Preston (Channel Way)

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Applied Intelligence

The Applied Intelligence business of BAE Systems delivers solutions which help to protect and enhance the connected world. Our solutions combine large scale data exploitation, ‘intelligence-grade' security and complex services and solutions integration. We operate in four key domains of expertise: Cyber Security, Financial Crime, Communications Intelligence and Digital Transformation.

Today, we have over 2,800 staff in 26 offices serving clients across the UK and Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Our people apply intelligence to protect and enhance national and organisational assets so that they can grow and prosper – from improving the health and efficiency of leading corporations to protecting critical infrastructures, safeguarding vulnerable people and catching criminals.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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