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# Enterprise Architect (DV Cleared)

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Process Model and Notation, Software Design Documents, High-Level Architecture, UML, Working Model 2D, Archimate, Togaf
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815045911-enterprise-architect-dv-cleared

## About the Role

* Clearance: You MUST be DV (Developed Vetting) cleared with a current and transferable clearance.
 * Industry Experience: Demonstrable experience working within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) or similar defence environments is strictly required.
 * Technical Skills: Strong practical application of TOGAF, hands-on expertise with Sparx Enterprise Architect, and robust modelling skills using ArchiMate, UML, and BPMN., * TOGAF, MODAF, and/or ArchiMate certifications.
 * Familiarity with Waterfall, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models.
 * Experience supporting security assurance, risk assessments, and accreditation artefacts.

## Description

Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office)

Payrate: 600 - 700 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

About the Role: We are looking for a proven Enterprise Architect who is experienced in navigating complex organizations. You will play a critical role in producing production-ready High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) technical architecture models.

 * Clearance: You MUST be DV (Developed Vetting) cleared with a current and transferable clearance.
 * Industry Experience: Demonstrable experience working within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) or similar defence environments is strictly required.
 * Technical Skills: Strong practical application of TOGAF, hands-on expertise with Sparx Enterprise Architect, and robust modelling skills using ArchiMate, UML, and BPMN.

Desirable Qualifications:

 * TOGAF, MODAF, and/or ArchiMate certifications.
 * Familiarity with Waterfall, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models.
 * Experience supporting security assurance, risk assessments, and accreditation artefacts.


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