IT Enterprise Architect

IT Enterprise Architect

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

The IT Enterprise Architect will lead enterprise architecture strategy and transformation initiatives across business, application, data, technology, and security domains. This role ensures alignment between IT capabilities and business objectives while driving digital transformation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Create architecture roadmaps across business, application, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Partner with business and IT leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable architecture solutions.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for competitive advantage.
• Provide architectural oversight for major technology initiatives ensuring compliance with standards.
• Establish architecture governance processes and conduct architecture reviews.
• Mentor and develop enterprise and solution architects, fostering a culture of excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application architectures (microservices, APIs).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technology roadmaps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT or Business Administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar
• TOGAF 9 Certified or equivalent.
• Cloud Architect certifications (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with enterprise applications (SAP, Salesforce, Oracle).
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies and cybersecurity architecture.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27000, SOC 2, GDPR).

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts! We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Key skills/competency

• Enterprise Architecture
• TOGAF Framework
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Digital Transformation
• Microservices & APIs
• IT Strategy
• Architecture Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Agile/DevOps