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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$110K - $130K *

Help us define a unified technology vision, aligning business needs with innovative solutions, while driving enterprise architecture practices that elevate organizational performance and adaptability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by establishing a unified technological vision that bridges business processes and technical solutions, ensuring enterprise architecture aligns with strategic goals and fosters collab...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by bridging technical and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture across hybrid environments, ensuring robust defenses...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise security by bridging technical and strategic initiatives, ensuring robust cyber defense across hybrid environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and d...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by providing strategic guidance in enterprise architecture, aligning IT systems with organizational goals, and enhancing business processes through innovative technology solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic guidance on enterprise architecture, aligning IT systems with organizational goals, and enhancing business processes through innovative technology solutions in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower our digital evolution by architecting robust technology ecosystems. Lead strategic enhancement of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures while fostering innovation through automation a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of aerospace technology by designing and governing cloud-native architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational capabilities and integrate AI solutions, driving innov...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$210K - $225K *

Transform enterprise IT operations by overseeing contractor teams and driving data initiatives. Empower communication with Government stakeholders, ensure quality execution, and proactively manage tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise-level architecture for a critical application modernization initiative. Drive technical standards, guide integration efforts, and collaborate with stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $275K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-level technical architecture for a critical application modernization initiative, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring secure, scalable solutions that integrate m...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Architect innovative C4ISR/C5ISR systems, leading integration and testing efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate mission needs into scalable architectures, ensuring operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $263K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $304K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership across diverse IT services, ensuring seamless integration and innovative solutions that enhance mission outcomes and user experiences in a dynamic...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing regulatory compliance through innovative analysis and strategic process redesign. Collaborate with stakeholders to bridge technical and functional areas, ensu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex enterprise applications and systems with scalable architectures, driving modernization of legacy environments. Engage in solutions, systems, or application architecture across divers...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise architecture modernization and digital engineering initiatives. Drive integration strategies across diverse engineering, infrastructure, and application environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $287K *

Lead the charge in driving technical success for public sector clients by designing and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with internal teams and engage with customers to meet mission-criti...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $287K *

Champion innovative solutions in the public sector by leading technical architecture efforts, engaging with customers, and driving successful outcomes through collaboration and expertise in cloud secu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive architectural excellence for a cutting-edge enterprise website hosting platform. Lead engineering teams, ensure compliance with federal standards, and optimize cloud solutions to enhance perform...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading critical technology assessments and guiding mission solutions. You’ll develop design architectures and oversee project teams to ensure alignment with operational needs...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by overseeing mission-critical operations and guiding less senior staff, ensuring functional designs meet operational needs while driving continuous modernization and strategic improv...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by guiding the architecture of cutting-edge enterprise systems, providing strategic technical direction and mentoring teams on best practices across .NET, Azure, and SQL Server to...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $185K *

Champion your career by leading innovative systems engineering solutions. As a senior technical advisor, you'll drive complex application designs and integration across network domains, delivering imp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading the shift to software-centric media production systems, aligning technology with business goals, and fostering innovation in a dynamic environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.