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.
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions by leveraging advanced technology to address customer challenges, while collaborating closely with sales and engineering teams to ensure exceptional...
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Solution Architect, Director - Oracle Center of Excellence
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Drive Oracle Cloud transformation by leading strategic pursuits and developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business growth and establish Fujitsu's Oracle COE, ensuri...
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$120K - $145K *
Empower the future of IT by providing strategic expertise in Cloud and Enterprise Architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and security while guiding complex technical...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of Naval aviation systems. Lead technical direction for high-visibility projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance Fleet readiness a...
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Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect, Mid
$69K - $158K *
Transform cloud infrastructure by leveraging AWS and DevOps practices. Collaborate with experts to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that modernize IT systems and enhance client miss...
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$144K - $195K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of advanced AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical initiatives, ensuring compliance and performance i...
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Senior Cloud Automation Engineer
$220K - $240K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud automation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code to enha...
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$171K - $256K *
Unlock your potential with a rewarding role that leverages advanced data architecture expertise to drive innovative solutions for national security and critical missions, while engaging in impactful r...
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Principal Enterprise Architect
$178K - $297K *
Transform enterprise architecture by leading design strategies, addressing risks, and providing expert guidance throughout technology initiatives. Collaborate with various teams to ensure scalable, se...
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$142K - $195K *
Lead enterprise transformation by defining holistic API architecture and governance, ensuring seamless integration across systems. Foster innovation and drive adherence to standards while enabling cut...
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Champion our API ecosystem by defining architecture, promoting standards, and ensuring lifecycle management to drive business alignment and integration efficiency across multiple teams and technologie...
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Join us to lead the design and governance of enterprise API architecture, enhancing integration across systems. Drive technology transformation while promoting collaboration and innovation in an agnos...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by partnering with us to design innovative solutions that bridge business strategy and technology. Lead enterprise architecture initiatives and drive digital transformation while c...
5 days ago
Director, Enterprise Architecture & Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Invent and lead the future of enterprise architecture and engineering, driving technical decisions and team management in a dynamic environment. Transform complex systems into scalable, secure solutio...
4 weeks ago
TS/SCI Cleared Systems Engineer/Enterprise Architect (Expert)
$135K - $160K *
Empower innovative solutions by driving multifaceted systems engineering across national defense programs. Utilize your expertise to support geospatial intelligence initiatives, ensuring alignment wit...
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Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's pioneering the integration of advanced AI and machine learning technologies into satellite ground systems, enhancing operational capabilities and driving innovation in GEOINT soluti...
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Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator
$120K - $145K *
Drive the integration of advanced AI and machine learning technologies into satellite ground systems, collaborating with teams to identify gaps and enhance operational capabilities while ensuring seam...
3 days ago
Enterprise and Platform Architect (Active Secret Clearance)
$170K - $175K *
Reimagine enterprise architecture management through HOPEX platform expertise, transforming static data into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing technology investments for str...
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$117K - $223K *
Lead transformative data-driven initiatives across the automotive value chain, leveraging analytics, AI, and digital solutions to unlock significant business value and drive sustainable growth for cli...
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$88K - $207K *
Pioneer innovative healthcare solutions by collaboratively defining robust architectures and guiding cross-functional teams to enhance our digital service delivery and operational excellence, ensuring...
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$109K - $197K *
Innovate and optimize integration solutions using MuleSoft to enhance client experiences. Lead cross-functional collaboration ensuring high-quality, scalable technologies that drive business value in...
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$143K - $215K *
Accelerate innovation by designing scalable AI solutions and integrating advanced technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy production-ready applications, ensuring re...
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$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by modernizing and integrating enterprise software in cloud environments. This role emphasizes software development, application migration, and ensuring high-availability solutions...
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$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by developing and integrating cloud-native applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions, ensuring scalability and high availability in dynamic cloud environme...
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Senior Field Security Architect
$150K - $195K *
Serve as the technical backbone of customer engagement, driving security integration and ensuring measurable outcomes through expert advice and strategic onboarding. Collaborate deeply across teams to...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
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.