In brief
This enterprise architect role focuses on integrating virtual environment solutions within a broader digital engineering framework. The work involves optimizing architecture for digital twins and virtual testing while ensuring compliance with governance, standards, and secure-by-design principles throughout the system lifecycle.
Best for
Experienced enterprise architects with a background in digital engineering and virtual environments.
Non-negotiable
Valid SC or DV security clearance required.
Worth knowing
Initial 6-month contract with a project duration likely spanning 3 to 4 years, requiring 2 days per week in Reading.
What you need
Required
Bachelor's degree
Clearly required in the listing
Enterprise Architecture
5+ years
SC clearance
Must already hold
TOGAF
Clearly required in the listing
CISSP
Clearly required in the listing
ArchiMate
Clearly required in the listing
AWS
Clearly stated in the job description.
Microsoft Azure
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
DV clearance
Strongly implied by the listing
Microsoft Azure
Clearly stated in the job description.
Your day-to-day
Integrate virtual environment solutions
Clearly stated in the job description.
Deliver digital engineering assets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide expert architectural guidance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure compliance and security
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
5 years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Supports level and years
“More than 5 years of experience of Enterprise / Business Architecture.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Applicant must be UK Born Citizens (Italian or Japanses) Rate - TBC Start - 26th October 2026 Duration - 6 months to start, project likely 3-4 years Location - Hybrid (2 days per week in Reading once office up and running) Applicants must hold a Valid SC or DV Function: Digital Engineering - Synthetics, ITEA & TLS Job purpose Enterprise Architect - Synthetics, ITEA & TLS digital engineering is responsible for the integration of the Virtual Environment solution within the whole Digital Engineering environment. This will include all aspects of the architecture i.e. people, process and technology. To ensure the virtual environment solution architecture is optimised to fit the Digital Engineering environment and promote and manage any changes necessary to the overarching Digital Engineering architecture. Validates the needs of the overarching Digital Engineering stakeholders are met by the virtual environment architecture solutions. This will include, but is not limited to, delivering a Digital Twin and Digital Thread for the wider system engineering team, perform Virtual Testing, Qualification & Certification and Training. The main of the Virtual Testing is to follow the Fail First philosophy in order to discove, as soon as possible, problem during the integration phase (SIL/HIL). Also, ensuring compliance with governance and standards and regulations whilst meeting Secure by Design principles for the whole system lifecycle. As the focal point for the Virtual Environment architecture, the Enterprise Architect provides expert guidance and consultancy to Product Owners and Delivery Managers across the Digital Engineering team. Seek to Identify and implement opportunities for architecture reuse between the Digital Engineering value streams. Whilst managing Stakeholder expectations and impact on delivery. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. More than 5 years of experience of Enterprise / Business Architecture. Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, ArchiMate). Demonstrable interest in IT architecture and Virtual Environment Digital Engineering.Desirable Qualifications Microsoft Azure certification.Security clearance (SC) is mandatory because of the need to access restricted data and documents. DV clearance is preferred. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
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