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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Empower enterprise transformation by leading strategic initiatives and engaging with C-level executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive revenue and deliver impactful workshops that showcase i...
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Lead the charge in supporting advanced missile defense systems through architecture development, system implementation, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective stakeholder communication...
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Drive innovative technology solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, designing scalable architectures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leverage expertise in Azure and emerging te...
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Unlock potential by designing and implementing complex software architectures. Collaborate on innovative solutions for large-scale systems, ensuring security and scalability while driving modernizatio...
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Optimize enterprise architecture by translating business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps. Collaborate with leaders to reduce complexity, guide investments, and ensure alignment with secur...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering scalable network solutions. As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you'll diagnose issues, design architectures, and maintain client relationships, while shaping th...
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Program Manager | Enterprise Architecture & Governance
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Champion the execution of Enterprise Architecture programs by coordinating governance operations, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring efficient reporting across teams to drive strategic alignment...
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IT Solution Architect - NNSA OST
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Drive the technical direction of IT solutions by enhancing Quality Assurance processes, developing architecture standards, and assessing application improvements to ensure scalability and maintainabil...
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Director of Solution Architecture (HPC/AI/Enterprise)
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The Director of Solution Architecture (HPC/AI/Enterprise) is a strategic leadership role focused on balancing field solution architecture work with managing a diverse team in high-performance computin...
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Systems Integrations Architect
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Lead the charge in optimizing our enterprise application ecosystem by designing and integrating key systems like Salesforce, NetSuite, and Boomi. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance dat...
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Enterprise Architect, Principal - Operational Technology
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Champion the architectural vision for Operational Technology, enabling strategic alignment and delivery outcomes while guiding the integration of systems across diverse operational environments to sup...
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Shape enterprise architecture for a large-scale SAP transformation, ensuring alignment across SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, and integrations. Collaborate with leadership to define and govern the end-to-end...
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Lead the charge in architecting solutions for complex technical systems, collaborating with senior technical personnel and program managers to ensure robust design, evaluation, and operational plannin...
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Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of secure IT architectures. Collaborate with a diverse team to create scalable solutions for mission-critical programs while ensuring robust s...
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Transform security architecture by leading initiatives that protect and innovate. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while driving measurable impro...
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Engage with strategic customers to design and deploy Oracle Cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive cloud adoption, ensuring successful implementations and customer success through tailored...
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What is a Chief Enterprise Architect?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.