Enterprise Architect Manager, Defence and National Security (DV)

Role: Enterprise Architect, Defence and National Security (DV) Strategy & Consulting > Technology Strategy & Advisory Industry: Health & Public Service We are growing our Enterprise Architecture capability within Accenture UK’s Technology Strategy and Advisory practice and are looking for experienced Enterprise Architect Managers to help shape and deliver some of the UK Government’s most complex and high-impact transformation programmes. In this role, you will work at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data, partnering with senior client stakeholders to define enterprise architecture vision, roadmaps, and operating models that enable meaningful, large-scale change. You’ll lead architectural thinking across complex environments, influence key decisions, and help organisations realise value through modern technology platforms, data and emerging capabilities. This is a client-facing role in secure environments, suited to architects who enjoy combining strategic thinking with practical delivery and who want to play a leadership role in shaping enterprise-wide defence and national security outcomes. Translate business strategy into enterprise architecture vision, target states and transformation roadmaps Assess the impact of strategic change across the enterprise architecture landscape, including business, application, data, technology, infrastructure and operations Lead the development of enterprise architecture blueprints, illustrating end-to-end technology landscapes, integrations and data flows Provide architecture leadership across strategic, complex digital reinvention and transformation programmes Develop value cases and investment justifications to support executive decision-making Apply Lean and Agile enterprise architecture principles to complex technology environments Conduct end-to-end vendor and platform assessments across technology, data and integration layers Establish and apply enterprise architecture governance, ensuring initiatives align to agreed standards while enabling business outcomes Lead the design and governance of enterprise data platform capabilities, including integration and automation Define and support implementation of enterprise architecture operating models Defence/Defence Industry, Public Safety, National Security) Business, Application, Data and/or Technology A background of involvement in large-scale, complex or highly-sensitive digital transformation or reinvention programmes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior audiences An inquisitive mindset with interest in emerging technologies such as AI, data, cloud, automation and robotics Full professional proficiency in English Previous consulting experience Knowledge of the Government Service Manual, Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and UK Digital / Data strategies Experience in enterprise architecture initiatives such as application rationalisation, re-platforming, modernisation and data architecture transformation Experience designing or governing data platform architectures, including data quality, metadata, security, privacy and compliance Understanding of public and private cloud architectures SAP, Workday, Oracle, Salesforce, public cloud providers) Experience contributing to or designing AI-enabled solutions TOGAF, COBIT, DCAM, AWS/Azure/GCP architecture) Security Requirements (mandatory) Confirmation that you already hold valid Security Check (SC) clearance Successful Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks You declaration that you are a British passport holder with no dual nationality at the point of application These requirements are mandated by our clients and align with UK Government security policies. We support flexible and hybrid working where possible, balanced with the requirement to spend time on-site with clients and partners to deliver high-quality outcomes. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive an extensive benefits package, including: 30 days’ annual leave Private medical insurance Three additional paid days per year for charitable or volunteering activities Access to Accenture’s global learning, development and career progression opportunities #