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.
Senior Solutions Architect - Public Sector
$135K - $160K *
Design and oversee tailored security architectures for government clients, ensuring integration of threat intelligence and compliance within Cyware's platform. Collaborate on use cases, empower teams...
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Joint Cyberspace Operational Planner - Chief Technology Advisor
$107K - $195K *
Unlock potential by leading cyber operational planning initiatives, providing expert guidance to enhance training and readiness for USCYBERCOM. Collaborate with teams to drive mission success and inno...
Today
$100K - $140K *
Elevate your career by leading IT projects in a dynamic DoD environment. Drive project management excellence, ensuring timely delivery of enterprise software and infrastructure solutions while collabo...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Drive your career with a dynamic IT Project Manager role, leading diverse project management activities in a fast-paced DoD environment, ensuring effective delivery of enterprise software, infrastruct...
Today
$180K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading a group of experts in a high-stakes environment. Drive collaboration, manage technical tasks, and ensure successful execution of contract...
Reposted 2 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering, overseeing a talented group of experts. Collaborate with government leaders to address complex challenges and ensure successful execution...
2 weeks ago
Cloud Computing Engineer Sr Principal
$140K - $180K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure AWS cloud solutions, focusing on DevSecOps practices for critical national security systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, compliant...
1 week ago
Cloud Computing Engineer Sr Principal
$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of secure, automated cloud solutions for critical national security missions, focusing on AWS services and DevSecOps practices in high-secu...
1 week ago
Director, Enterprise Architecture
$215K - $292K *
Transform enterprise architecture by defining standards and governance for data, AI, and integration solutions in a regulated life sciences environment. Lead a team while collaborating across technolo...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise IT Strategy & Operations Lead
$125K - $150K *
Transform enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives by leading strategic operations, aligning technology investments with mission priorities, and optimizing resource allocation across diverse teams...
2 weeks ago
Principal Security Architect, Active Directory & Entra ID Backup and Recovery
$180K - $270K *
Pioneer the architecture for Active Directory and Entra ID backup and recovery. Lead the design of disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring enterprise resilience in hybrid identity environments while...
2 days ago
Principal Security Architect, Active Directory & Entra ID Backup and Recovery
$180K - $270K *
Transform enterprise identity resilience by architecting robust backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. Lead technical strategies to ensure seamless disaster recover...
2 days ago
Principal Security Architect, Active Directory & Entra ID Backup and Recovery
$180K - $270K *
Lead the charge in architecting robust backup and recovery solutions for Active Directory and Entra ID, ensuring enterprise resilience through innovative design and hands-on technical leadership in hy...
2 days ago
$70K - $105K *
Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a Solutions Architect, collaborating with stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver impactful results. Leverage your expertise in IT and enterpr...
2 weeks ago
Principal AI Architect - Director
$170K - $300K *
Shape the future of autonomous systems by leading architectural vision and governance for multi-agent frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise standards and drive inno...
Reposted 5 days ago
Chief Automation and Digital Solutions Architect
$138K - $165K *
Champion innovative digital solutions by leading enterprise automation and modernization efforts. Drive the design and implementation of scalable applications and data architectures to enhance operati...
4 days ago
Head of Information Technology
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining technology leadership by shaping strategic IT initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and driving digital transformation across the organization to deliver innovative, scal...
1 week ago
$79K - $102K *
Reimagine the IT user experience by enhancing onboarding, vendor relations, and spend tracking. Collaborate with IT leaders and HR to streamline processes, improve training, and ensure compliance whil...
Reposted 2 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by driving client success through expert system configuration, data analysis, and consultative training. Ensure timely project delivery while enhancing user experience and satisfactio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining intelligence architecture by crafting context and standards for autonomous agents. Drive measurable outcomes through effective communication and system structure, enhanci...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
Drive systems engineering excellence by translating operational needs into rigorous requirements and architectures for cutting-edge avionics software, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the dev...
Reposted 2 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Tackle complex systems engineering challenges leading teams to develop military technology solutions, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and overseeing project lifecycles to deliver innova...
Reposted 2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Create innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, overseeing the lifecycle management and integration of Defense Systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance while m...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead systems engineering efforts to integrate and sustain advanced Defense Systems for Electronic Warfare, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with DoD standards while collaborating with va...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $120K *
Lead the charge in supporting IT Service Management initiatives by maintaining and enhancing system infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with teams to implement effective tech...
3 weeks ago
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.