Chief Enterprise Architect (CEA) Jobs

Chief Enterprise Architects shape how an organization uses technology to meet its business goals. They set enterprise-wide architecture strategy, guide major technology decisions, and help ensure systems, data, and platforms work together securely and efficiently. Explore vetted Chief Enterprise Architect opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Chief Enterprise Architect Do?

A CEA connects business strategy with technology execution. Depending on the organization, the role may include defining architecture principles and roadmaps, evaluating platforms and vendors, overseeing modernization initiatives, and aligning application, data, infrastructure, and security architecture. Chief Enterprise Architects also advise executives, establish governance practices, and help teams balance innovation, cost, risk, and operational needs.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek extensive experience in enterprise or solution architecture, technology strategy, and large-scale transformation. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field is often preferred; some employers value advanced degrees or architecture and cloud certifications. Relevant strengths include systems thinking, cloud and infrastructure knowledge, cybersecurity awareness, data architecture, stakeholder communication, and the ability to lead through influence.

Chief Enterprise Architect Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies based on industry, company size, location, scope, and experience. CEA positions are senior leadership roles, and many opportunities offer total compensation above $100,000. Review each listing for its stated salary range, responsibilities, and location requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore roles aligned with your expertise and career goals.

How to Find a Chief Enterprise Architect Role

Highlight measurable outcomes in your resume, such as successful platform consolidation, cloud adoption, improved technology governance, reduced operating costs, or stronger security and resilience. Describe the scale of environments you have supported and your experience partnering with executives and business leaders. Browse current CEA listings on Ladders and compare opportunities by compensation, industry, and work arrangement.

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Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $256K *

Shape the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to drive innovative solutions. Lead technical discovery and architecture workshops, ensuring alignmen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $160K *

Create impactful data solutions by leading a cross-functional team in managing high-priority IT projects for federal clients. Drive collaboration and ensure project success through effective communica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Elevate business systems by leading NetSuite management and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable processes while leveraging AI for development. Mentor a t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$122K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as you drive the deployment of cutting-edge networking solutions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction through expert collaboration and proactive issue...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...

Lisle, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

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Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Lead architectural vision for Hardware Asset Management solutions on ServiceNow. Design, implement, and optimize comprehensive lifecycle strategies while collaborating with stakeholders to drive innov...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $115K *

Transform federal human capital management by leveraging your HR expertise. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement in HR processes and sys...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leveraging your cybersecurity expertise to drive software modernization initiatives. Contribute to operational objectives while ensuring compliance within a collaborative Agile...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join us in shaping technical strategies and growth initiatives for federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling solutions that drive success in complex pursuits, ensuring alig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $299K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Advance technology architecture for provider interactions, contracting, and credentialing. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions while leading integration e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $273K *

Lead the charge in designing secure AI architectures that enhance adoption across defense and intelligence sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and establis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

Join us to lead innovative AI solutions, guiding complex projects and client engagements while shaping enterprise architecture and MLOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful ou...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Drive the design and implementation of security controls in AWS cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance secure CI/CD proc...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $155K *

Deliver your expertise to enhance the security posture of Cloud Service Providers. Engage in comprehensive architecture reviews, compliance assessments, and technical consultations within a collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $265K *

Transform cybersecurity architecture for a large federal program. Lead the integration of security controls across various platforms and systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards while drivi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in mentoring a high-performing software development team, driving technical vision and process improvements while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief Enterprise Architect?question toggle

    A Chief Enterprise Architect is a senior technology leader who defines and guides an organization’s enterprise architecture strategy, aligning technology investments and systems with business objectives.

  • What does a Chief Enterprise Architect do?question toggle

    The role typically involves setting architecture standards and roadmaps, advising executives, guiding technology modernization, evaluating platforms, and coordinating architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and security.

  • What qualifications are typically required for CEA jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial enterprise architecture and leadership experience, strong communication and strategic planning skills, and knowledge of areas such as cloud, cybersecurity, data, and systems integration. Degree and certification requirements vary by employer.

  • How much do Chief Enterprise Architects earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, organization size, and role scope. Many CEA roles offer compensation above $100,000; check individual listings for salary details.

  • Where can I find Chief Enterprise Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more. Search its current listings for Chief Enterprise Architect opportunities and review each posting for compensation and work arrangement.