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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by operating our Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen cloud capabilities across diverse envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $262K *

Optimize program management for Zero Trust initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cybersecurity transformation and align with feder...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Join a team that's developing and enhancing complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration while ensuring adherence t...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $275K *

Drive innovation by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions across diverse app...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cutting-edge defense solutions as a senior technical leader, driving hardware and software innovations for robotics and autonomous systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure missi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate IT modernization by ensuring network reliability and security compliance across ANG installations. Lead the design, validation, and optimization of network architecture while collaborating...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing classified networks! As a key player, you'll integrate complex systems, collaborate with engineers, and ensure standards are met while providing top-t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive the design and integration of Oracle Cloud solutions for federal HCM modernization, transforming technical strategies into robust architectures while overseeing development teams to ensure succe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $328K *

Drive digital transformation initiatives by leading technical strategy and execution across multiple information systems domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative solutions that enha...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Champion the design and implementation of data architecture, ensuring alignment with business practices while collaborating across teams to enhance data quality, integrity, and compliance in critical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead IT security operations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding infrastructure across diverse environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $135K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$153K - $255K *

Transform security architectures by leading innovative designs and strategies that protect cloud and on-prem environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security measures wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $255K *

Innovate security architectures by collaborating across teams to enhance cloud, on-prem, and data security. Lead design efforts, implement best practices, and ensure robust protection against evolving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $255K *

Innovate security architectures by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and monitor robust security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring protection agai...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$218K - $256K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive data architecture excellence by designing robust systems that enhance analytics and reporting for Naval Shipyard operations, ensuring data integrity and integration across multiple IT platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive interoperability and technical guidance for C3BM systems, engaging in integration and analysis efforts to enhance Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications capabilities across mult...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by providing expert data management and systems analysis support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance tools and processes, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency in a d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex system engineering challenges by integrating advanced IT solutions and developing enterprise architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational capabilities meet mission...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $248K *

Drive growth and innovation by advising top executives on technology strategies, ensuring deliverable execution and measurable results, while mentoring exceptional teams to solve complex challenges in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing robust, cloud-native architectures and leading engineering teams to create scalable systems across diverse platforms in a dynamic, greenfield environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.