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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Drive modernization initiatives and technical strategy as a hands-on leader, guiding architecture and mentoring teams to enhance enterprise solutions and application ecosystems while solving complex c...
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Pioneer innovative Enterprise Content Management solutions, guiding clients through digital transformations. Leverage expertise to architect scalable systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency while...
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Principal AI Solutions Architect, Customer Success
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Lead the charge in harnessing AI to transform customer experiences, driving enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and measurable performance through strategic leadership and advance...
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Principal AI Solutions Architect, Customer Success
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Transform customer experiences by leading the design and delivery of AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures and drive innovative self-service initiatives across...
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Principal Technical Manager- C3I DCGS
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Join a team that's shaping the future of defense systems engineering. Leverage your extensive experience to manage technical processes, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in weapon systems develo...
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Unlock the potential of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions by leading architecture, design, and implementation efforts. Collaborate with clients to transform strategic objectives into scalable...
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Engineer and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions for military systems, overseeing the entire program lifecycle from design to production while ensuring compliance with custom...
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions for military systems by managing a multidisciplinary team through the entire program lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and ef...
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Drive your career forward by supporting critical PNT systems for the U.S. Space Force. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute test plans, analyze data, and ensure system performance in a d...
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Join a dynamic team to execute systems engineering and testing for PNT systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability for U.S. Space Force programs in a fast...
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Solutions Architect (Enterprise Applications)
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Transform business needs into scalable solutions by architecting and delivering innovative designs across the Microsoft ecosystem, while mentoring developers and ensuring alignment with business objec...
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Shape high-quality IT support operations by leading a dedicated service desk team, ensuring timely ticket resolution, and driving continuous improvement in a secure ITSM environment across multiple da...
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Data Engineer / Enterprise Telemetry & Data Pipeline SME
$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in engineering robust data pipelines and telemetry architectures, optimizing end-to-end data flows for enterprise analytics. Drive automation, ensure data quality, and enhance performa...
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Enterprise Architect - Risk Management Lead
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Join a team that's shaping enterprise architecture across diverse projects. Lead implementation teams, ensure compliance with technology standards, and mentor junior members while driving successful b...
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Enterprise Architecture & Data Leader
$210K - $250K *
Drive innovation by leading enterprise architecture and data strategies that empower teams, enhance technology integration, and foster a culture of agility and collaboration across the organization...
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Engineer innovative solutions as a Lead Architect, guiding technology projects from design to delivery. Leverage your Salesforce expertise to address nonprofit challenges and drive impactful results t...
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System Administrator Principal
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Optimize customer service management and AI capabilities by leading ServiceNow implementations, enhancing workflows, and ensuring compliance with governance standards to elevate customer experience an...
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System Administrator Principal
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Lead the charge in developing innovative web solutions using SharePoint and advanced technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance with government policies whil...
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Principal AI Security Engineer
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Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...
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Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) - M
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Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) - M
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Unlock your potential in the Offensive Cyber domain, conducting malware analysis and reverse engineering to tackle critical intelligence challenges. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance cyber tools...
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Champion the development of system requirements and specifications that drive effective solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and stakeholder needs through rigorous analysis and cross-discipli...
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Unlock the potential of AI infrastructure by leading technical discovery and architecture design. Drive benchmarks and proofs of concept, ensuring customer success while shaping scalable playbooks for...
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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.