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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Join a team that delivers innovative solutions to critical missile surveillance systems. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will drive technical excellence and operational readiness for ground-based...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Drive enterprise-scale Agentic AI and AIOps solutions by architecting innovative, end-to-end systems. Collaborate with clients to translate complex requirements into actionable architectures, enhancin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead modernization efforts in high-assurance communications security, overseeing a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative cryptographic solutions while ensuring compliance with national security...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in system architecture, collaborating with international partners, and aligning designs to strategic enterprise goal...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform complex Federal consulting engagements by leading diverse teams, establishing strategies, and ensuring practical outcomes that enhance government capabilities and client trust...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust cyber defense architectures to enhance network capabilities, ensuring high reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform IT support by delivering exceptional systems administration and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience, manage security, and streamline processes across a distributed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation by owning the system model for autonomous aircraft, translating mission needs into clear requirements, and ensuring design decisions are data-driven. Collaborate across teams to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$325K - $375K *

Lead transformative IT strategies that align technology with business goals, enhance operational efficiency, and develop future technology leaders through mentorship and innovative programs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion a global network's performance and resilience by supporting and enhancing critical infrastructure across diverse environments, collaborating with senior engineers to drive innovation and oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$163K - $279K *

Champion the future of platform architecture by leading a high-performing team, defining strategic roadmaps, and driving modernization efforts to enhance infrastructure capabilities and operational re...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$163K - $279K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing the architecture strategy for platform and infrastructure, guiding modernization efforts and fostering collaboration across engineering teams to enhance opera...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$163K - $279K *

Champion the future of platform architecture by leading a high-performing team to define strategic roadmaps, governance, and modernization efforts for cloud and infrastructure capabilities, ensuring s...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$106K - $143K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $143K *

Champion large-scale technology initiatives by coordinating multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment, managing dependencies, and driving execution to deliver enterprise-level results efficiently...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise modernization by providing robust systems engineering and architecture support to analyze requirements, evaluate solutions, and ensure seamless integration across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Engage in strategic leadership to drive operational excellence and service delivery for global Digital Workplace Solutions. Lead teams, enhance client relationships, and optimize performance in a fast...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise technology strategy to drive growth and innovation. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and ensure scalable, secure technology solutions across the organ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $200K *

Transform enterprise architecture by leading digital workplace strategies, ensuring secure, scalable solutions across Microsoft 365 and AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine enterprise infrastructure as an Architect, optimizing Jenkins CI environments. Leverage your expertise to enhance automation, reporting, and security, ensuring high performance and reliabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $162K *

Join us to architect scalable and secure solutions, analyze system requirements, and drive design creation while collaborating with teams to ensure optimal technology integration and knowledge transfe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $162K *

Unlock the potential of innovative architecture solutions by collaborating with teams to design, analyze, and implement scalable systems that meet client needs while ensuring performance, security, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Optimize network performance as you provide Tier 3 support and engineering expertise for the Next Generation Network, ensuring security compliance and high availability across diverse environments and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.