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.
$80K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, ensuring 24/7 reliability of a critical US Navy IT network. Collaborate on operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting to enhance network performance and...
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Elevate operational excellence by providing Tier 2 engineering support for a mission-critical US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability through proactive mainten...
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$146K - $234K *
Empower the future of integration architecture by designing scalable API management solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise integration, ensuring security and efficiency across sy...
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Lead Systems Architect/Engineer
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Join a dynamic team as a technical lead architect, overseeing the development of innovative communication solutions. You'll define architecture, integrate systems, and mentor engineers while ensuring...
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Analyze and transform data solutions to align with strategic business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities and drive informed decision-making through innovative archi...
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Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture
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Empower your career by leading enterprise architecture initiatives across business and technology, driving strategic innovation and collaboration in a global organization...
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Information Assurance (IA) Security Engineer
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Field Engineering, Network Implementation SME
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Empower the Field Engineering team by defining and enhancing enterprise networking standards, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting complex implementations across North America. Collaborate with s...
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Senior Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture
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Empower innovation as a Solution Architect, delivering cutting-edge HPC solutions. Collaborate with global experts to meet diverse customer needs across industries, ensuring optimal IT architectures a...
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Chief of Staff to the CEO-AI First Executive Strategic Partner
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IT System Engineer TS/SCI with SIGINT
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Elevate your career by providing expert systems engineering support to government clients. Leverage your advanced technical skills to solve complex problems, manage projects, and guide teams in delive...
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Solutions Architect (Box Consulting)
$121K - $151K *
Partner with us to architect innovative cloud solutions that enhance customer success and drive product adoption. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle technical challenges and deliver customized...
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Development & Delivery Lead (CCaaS Platform)
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Shape the future of cloud contact center solutions by leading the development and delivery of innovative CCaaS initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across teams to achieve stra...
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Platform Network Administrator
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Join a dynamic team to support and enhance high-performance data center networks. Take ownership of troubleshooting and optimizing advanced networking technologies while continuously expanding your te...
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Site Reliability Architect - AI Platforms
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Lead the charge in designing and optimizing AI platform architectures, ensuring reliability and performance at enterprise scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and...
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Consultant/Senior Consultant Technical Infrastructure Architect
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Elevate your career by leading infrastructure architecture initiatives, collaborating with executives, and driving technical engagements in a dynamic environment focused on modern technologies and clo...
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Help us shape the future of IT service management by architecting the ServiceNow platform to enhance customer support. Lead AI integration, define technical standards, and empower teams to optimize se...
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Advance enterprise IT Service Management by overseeing the ServiceNow platform architecture, integrating AI capabilities, and providing leadership to drive innovation and technical excellence for a go...
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Problem Manager - TS/SCI w/Poly
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Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager
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Manage mission-critical IT Operations and Maintenance services, ensuring high performance, security, and customer satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement...
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Organizational Change Management Manager
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Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly
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Innovate mission-critical software solutions by developing cloud-native applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences and optimize performance in an agile environment, ensuring high...
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Lead the charge in defining and implementing enterprise architecture solutions that align with business and IT strategies. Collaborate across teams to ensure consistency and effectiveness in applicati...
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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.