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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$200K - $225K *

Innovate security operations by leading ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 initiatives. Drive risk management, incident readiness, and technical assurance while collaborating with engineering and legal teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of retail by architecting innovative AI solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate open-source technologies and enhance operational ef...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Elevate transformation efforts by guiding a strategic portfolio in AI-native engineering. Drive operational excellence and innovation across programs, ensuring delivery success and client satisfaction...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead a strategic portfolio within a large-scale transformation, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple programs and managed services while driving innovation through AI-native practices and oper...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of the Edifecs application support organization, ensuring operational stability and strategic alignment. Lead technical oversight, manage staffing, and collaborate with cross-functional...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform operations by leading the Edifecs application support team, ensuring stability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and technical ov...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to bridge marketing and technology, defining business requirements and supporting data-driven campaigns across onboarding, lead generation, and product enrollment initiatives for optim...

Columbia, SCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $126K *

Elevate user engagement through hands-on support of AI platforms, managing operations, and driving adoption. Collaborate to enhance end-user experiences while ensuring ethical use of advanced technolo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $205K *

Elevate your career by owning the TA tech stack, driving integrations, and enhancing system efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and lead vendor relationships, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue growth by creating sales strategies, fostering executive relationships, and executing marketing initiatives for an innovative AI database, while utilizing your exp...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Drive impactful AI threat research marketing by transforming technical insights into compelling narratives. Collaborate with experts to enhance Cyera's authority and visibility in data security, while...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Join us as a Cloud Security Specialist to enhance security postures for mission-critical operations on GCP. Your expertise in threat detection and vulnerability management will safeguard workloads and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform enterprise application environments by leading upgrades and enhancements. Collaborate on complex integration projects, ensuring compatibility and performance across multiple platforms while...

Mclean, VARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform software solutions by leading development efforts and enhancing Enterprise Content Management applications. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring system compatibility and delivering inno...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $185K *

Transform the delivery of VMware Cloud Foundation services by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving strategic growth in enterprise cloud solutions. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $225K *

Join us to shape the future of enterprise mobility and endpoint security. In this hands-on role, you'll design, integrate, and enhance Microsoft Intune within a multi-partner environment, ensuring sec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance the Enterprise Architecture function by leading strategic pursuits, building foundational assets, and bridging customer needs with product development to drive integration success and elevate...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$233K - $336K *

Lead the establishment of a foundational Enterprise Architecture function, shaping technical strategies and integration narratives for strategic pursuits while enabling sales and product alignment at...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior CSfC Systems Engineer, deploying cutting-edge networking solutions across the U.S. and globally. Leverage your expertise in virtualization and data center architecture...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading PMO operations for a complex federal IT program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and compliance, while maintaining sche...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive the administration and enhancement of Nagios XI monitoring systems, ensuring optimal performance and coverage across diverse environments. Collaborate with IT teams to identify gaps and implemen...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $184K *

Join an innovative engineering team to transform product delivery through AI-driven development, ensuring high standards and compliance while combining product, design, and engineering leadership acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.