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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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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $218K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $145K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.