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.
$160K - $190K *
Champion the design and security of scalable infrastructure solutions for cryptographic key management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating with teams to implement robus...
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Senior End User Device Architect
$103K - $218K *
Champion the evolution of standardized end user device architectures, automating deployment across 350+ facilities, enhancing security for 40,000+ users and driving innovation in enterprise endpoint m...
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Principal Integration Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...
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Lead Senior Security Architect
$169K - $304K *
Take ownership of security compliance initiatives by assessing and enhancing security controls across cloud, network, and application designs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and improving...
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$180K - $220K *
Champion the transformation of product concepts into successful retail executions. Drive cross-functional collaboration to establish effective systems, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic, fa...
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$143K - $145K *
Empower Zero Trust initiatives by leading technical strategy and integration across identity, network, and security domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and...
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$90K - $175K *
Transform client network security by leading architecture design and implementation. Oversee multi-project engagements, assess risks, and deliver tailored solutions while mentoring team members and co...
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Directeur Principal - Architecture de Solutions TI
$125K - $150K *
Reimagine the digital experience by designing modern IT architectures, leading platform modernization, and exploring AI technologies to enhance customer and employee interactions in a large organizati...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate progress at the crossroads of engineering and operations by integrating multi-functional programs. Collaborate to optimize scheduling and ensure timely, data-driven project execution across...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Enterprise Architect - California
$172K - $355K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture by driving innovative solutions in network virtualization, hybrid cloud, and AI. Leverage your expertise to shape customer strategies and enhance...
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Enterprise Architect - California
$172K - $355K *
Join a dynamic team as an Enterprise Architect, driving innovative solutions in network virtualization, hybrid cloud, and AI. Collaborate with strategic accounts to design architectures that meet cust...
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Enterprise Architect - California
$172K - $355K *
Empower your career as a key technical resource, driving architecture and solution design for strategic accounts. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions in network virtualization, hybr...
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Enterprise Architect - California
$172K - $355K *
Shape your career as a key Enterprise Architect, driving strategic solutions in network virtualization, hybrid cloud, and AI. Collaborate with account teams to deliver customer-centric designs and enh...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of operational decision-making by leading a multidisciplinary research program that enhances performance and collaboration within the Air Force. Drive impactful outcomes through effec...
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$166K - $244K *
Champion a dynamic team delivering complex systems integrations, enhancing customer experiences and operational excellence through comprehensive leadership and technical guidance...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's focused on revolutionizing systems engineering processes for Naval Surface Warfare Center programs, ensuring robust software and hardware development through innovative design and l...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...
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Principal Engineer, Security Engineering
$130K - $155K *
Drive compliance and risk management initiatives by analyzing trends, overseeing security incidents, and implementing policies across multiple platforms to safeguard organizational assets and ensure r...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Security Engineering
$130K - $155K *
Transform the security landscape by leading risk management initiatives, overseeing compliance assessments, and guiding incident response efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement...
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Onsite Lead, Business Architecture
$92K - $174K *
Lead strategic business architecture initiatives to align enterprise capabilities with operational execution. Drive transformation, optimize processes, and ensure integration across business and techn...
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Onsite Lead, Business Architecture
$92K - $174K *
Develop and execute business architecture strategies to align enterprise goals, improve operational efficiency, and drive transformation initiatives, ensuring integration between processes, products...
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Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior
$110K - $132K *
Engineer and maintain secure, reliable WAN infrastructure for DoD, ensuring connectivity across classified and unclassified networks. Lead modernization efforts and provide expert troubleshooting supp...
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Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior
$110K - $132K *
Lead the charge in enhancing global WAN infrastructure for a DoD customer, ensuring secure connectivity and modernizing network services. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot...
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Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior
$110K - $132K *
Transform your career by delivering advanced network engineering solutions for a global DoD WAN infrastructure. Ensure secure connectivity and support mission-critical services while collaborating wit...
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Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior
$110K - $132K *
Manage and enhance global WAN infrastructure, ensuring secure connectivity across classified and unclassified networks. Lead design, implementation, and troubleshooting efforts while providing 24/7 su...
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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.