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.
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Empower your career by designing innovative information systems that enhance state agency operations. Collaborate with a passionate team to analyze user requirements and implement effective cybersecur...
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Lead the design and implementation of critical information systems, ensuring user requirements are met and cybersecurity architectures are effectively integrated. Contribute to the modernization of st...
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Asst. Director, Technical Software Engineering Project Management
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Lead the charge in delivering high-impact enterprise projects, managing complex Salesforce implementations and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and q...
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Solution Architect - DevOps Pipeline
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Lead the design and delivery of scalable CI/CD solutions, collaborating across teams to align technical architectures with overarching business needs and security standards, while advancing enterprise...
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Lead the design and implementation of an innovative AI platform for federal oversight operations, driving technical direction for cloud solutions and data infrastructure while coordinating across dive...
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Shape the future of federal oversight by leading the design and implementation of an AI-driven platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that enhance inve...
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Lead the charge in architecting and implementing a cutting-edge AI platform for federal oversight, driving innovation with technical leadership and ensuring security and compliance across complex clou...
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Solutions Architect - Security
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Champion a secure digital landscape by architecting innovative security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust security infrastructures that align with customer business o...
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Drive enterprise digital transformation initiatives by leading complex SAP implementations and bridging business objectives with IT execution. Manage diverse teams, establish governance, and ensure su...
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Application & Integration Architect
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Lead the charge in architecting robust enterprise applications and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, document, and maintain application architectures that drive business...
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Senior Cloud Architect - Cloud & Generative AI
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Transform cloud environments by leveraging architecture and generative AI. Join a dynamic team to optimize infrastructure, enhance security, and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring rigorous ov...
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Drive the direction and clarity of complex software systems, ensuring seamless operational integration while collaborating with diverse teams to meet critical requirements and enhance mission success...
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Shape the future of software systems as you provide technical leadership, manage requirements, and drive operational support for a complex software application, ensuring robust collaboration across te...
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Join us to design and implement innovative cloud solutions for our Air Force customer, ensuring secure, resilient infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing cloud mi...
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Join a team that's driving cloud innovation and security for mission-critical systems, collaborating with stakeholders to design resilient, scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with industry s...
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Partner with us to deliver innovative software solutions by providing technical direction and managing requirements for a mission-critical system in a collaborative, fast-paced environment...
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Solution Architect, Exposure Management
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Lead the charge in transforming customer evaluations through technical expertise, enabling field teams globally, and streamlining complex deployments for impactful security solutions...
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Solution Architect, Exposure Management
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Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA)
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Director, Technology Integration Delivery
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Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...
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Director, Technology Integration Delivery
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Principal GTM Systems Architect
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Lead the design and implementation of advanced systems and workflows for GTM teams. Drive technical initiatives to optimize scalability, leverage AI, and mentor engineers, ensuring robust architectura...
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Lead the charge in architecting robust flight software for aerospace applications, ensuring safety-critical standards are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, r...
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Principal GTM Systems Architect
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Lead the charge in architecting and implementing next-gen GTM systems, driving AI workflows and integrations across platforms. Collaborate with leadership to define technical roadmaps and mentor engin...
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Elevate security standards by conducting thorough assessments and reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks, and implementing effective remediation strategies for AI and app...
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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.