Enterprise Architect

Job Characteristics

Job Description

As an Enterprise Architect for Defense, you translate strategic goals into a concrete, future-proof design of processes, data, and IT.

If you choose a job at Defense, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a secure Netherlands. In addition to 44,500 professional soldiers and 8,500 reservists, about 26,500 civilians also work at Defense. You will work at the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT). COMMIT is committed to supporting colleagues at home and abroad as effectively as possible: with the best materiel, the best supplies, and the best IT. This way, they can continue to perform their tasks as effectively and efficiently as possible.

As an Enterprise Architect, you help realize the best IT for Defense. IT that is reliable, secure, scalable, and future-proof. The Enterprise Architecture forms the blueprint for the future organization of Defense and is therefore indispensable for achieving our goals.

In this role, you work on the big picture as well as concrete applications. You develop, manage, and coordinate architectural products and ensure that they are not only good on paper but are also actually used in projects and decision-making.

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating a blueprint for the future organization of IT, processes, and data within Defense.
• Designing architecture for systems, applications, data flows, security, and cloud environments.
• Translating strategic goals into concrete technical and organizational solutions.
• Advising project teams, departments, and other stakeholders on the application of architecture.
• Connecting organizational goals, technology, and practical execution.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, such as colleagues, suppliers, and partners.
• Following technological developments and innovations, and assessing how they can add value to Defense.

You ensure that architecture provides direction for change. In doing so, you help projects to realize applications, services, and processes effectively and future-proof.

Job Requirements

As a civilian, you want to contribute to the most secure IT environment in the Netherlands. You are eager to learn, think ahead, and are energized by complex issues. You easily collaborate with different people and know how to translate strategic ideas into practical solutions.

You have a clear vision of Enterprise Architecture and understand the importance of good coherence between organization, processes, data, and technology. You not only look at what is needed today but, importantly, also at what will make Defense stronger, more agile, and more secure in the future.

Education: You have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, for example in Computer Science, Business IT, Technical Business Administration, or a comparable field.

Experience

You have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Transmission architecture;
• Cyber architecture;
• Information architecture;
• Interoperability;
• Data architecture;
• Security architecture;
• Cloud architecture;
• Data transmission architecture

Skills and competencies
You are someone who can listen well, ask questions, and understands what is happening within the organization. You are customer-oriented but also dare to provide direction when necessary.

Additionally, you possess:

• A clear vision of Enterprise Architecture and its practical application;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Analytical skills;
• Teamwork orientation;
• Results-oriented approach;
• Persuasiveness;
• The ability to connect people, processes, and technology;
• The motivation to continuously develop yourself in your field;
• Interest in new technological developments and innovations.

Employment Conditions

Other Employment Conditions

• Defense strongly values personal growth and offers good study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You will have ample opportunity to develop yourself and grow.
• At Defense, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for fiscal purposes.
• In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution for commuting expenses or can opt for an unlimited travel public transport subscription throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.

Specifics

• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.
• A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.
• A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country within the European Economic Area. If not, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• Solicitation is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

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More about the job group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defense

Organization Description

Defense is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defense. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Staff Directorate (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

Defense is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shares similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT function like operating companies.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit

Department Name

Materiel and IT Command

Department Description

You will work at the Architecture Department within the Materiel and IT Command, also known as COMMIT. This department is responsible for the business, information, application, and IT architecture of Defense.

You will join a professional and inspiring work environment that matters. Together with approximately 45 experienced specialists, you will work on issues that are important for the future of Defense. The team possesses a great deal of knowledge, and colleagues are happy to share their experiences with each other.

The location of the position is Utrecht. Working from home or from another Defense location is possible.

Vision
The Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Our COMMITment is strong to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander of the Armed Forces, operational units, and international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and supply chain logistics.

We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capabilities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To equip the armed forces faster with materiel and IT, we focus on process and social innovation in addition to technological innovation in project management, procurement and disposal of defense materiel, and personnel and logistical support.

Undertaking innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government and societal organizations. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).

Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.

Extra
COMMIT belongs to everyone and is for everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task of connecting intention and capability when our personnel are a reflection of society. We therefore warmly invite you to apply for this position!

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/COMMIT

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Marjon Wils, Coordinator Spec Adv
[email protected]
06 17542410

For more information about the application procedure:

Gio Isaeva, Recruitment Advisor HR
[email protected]
06 13127306

As an Enterprise Architect for Defense, you translate strategic goals into a concrete, future-proof organization of processes, data, and IT.

If you choose a job at Defense, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a secure Netherlands. In addition to 44,500 professional soldiers and 8,500 reservists, about 26,500 civilians also work at Defense. You will work at the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT). COMMIT is committed to supporting colleagues at home and abroad as effectively as possible: with the best materiel, the best supplies, and the best IT. This way, they can continue to perform their tasks as effectively and efficiently as possible.

As an Enterprise Architect, you help realize the best IT for Defense. IT that is reliable, secure, scalable, and future-proof. The Enterprise Architecture forms the blueprint for the future organization of Defense and is therefore indispensable for achieving our goals.

In this role, you work on the big picture and concrete applications. You develop, manage, and coordinate architectural products and ensure that they are not only good on paper but are also actually used in projects and decision-making.

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating a blueprint for the future organization of IT, processes, and data within Defense.
• Designing architecture for systems, applications, data flows, security, and cloud environments.
• Translating strategic goals into concrete technical and organizational solutions.
• Advising project teams, departments, and other stakeholders on the application of architecture.
• Connecting organizational goals, technology, and practical execution.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, such as colleagues, suppliers, and partners.
• Following technological developments and innovations, and assessing how they can add value to Defense.

You ensure that architecture provides direction for change. In doing so, you help projects to realize applications, services, and processes effectively and future-proof.

• Defense strongly values personal growth and offers good study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You will have ample opportunity to develop yourself and grow.
• At Defense, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for fiscal purposes.
• In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution for commuting expenses or can opt for an unlimited travel public transport subscription throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.

As a civilian, you want to contribute to the most secure IT environment in the Netherlands. You are eager to learn, think ahead, and are energized by complex issues. You easily collaborate with different people and know how to translate strategic ideas into practical solutions.

You have a clear vision of Enterprise Architecture and understand the importance of good coherence between organization, processes, data, and technology. You not only look at what is needed today but, importantly, also at what will make Defense stronger, more agile, and more secure in the future.

Education: You have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree, for example in Computer Science, Business IT, Technical Business Administration, or a comparable field.

Experience

You have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Transmission architecture;
• Cyber architecture;
• Information architecture;
• Interoperability;
• Data architecture;
• Security architecture;
• Cloud architecture;
• Data transmission architecture

Skills and competencies
You are someone who can listen well, ask questions, and understands what is happening within the organization. You are customer-oriented but also dare to provide direction when necessary.

Additionally, you possess:

• A clear vision of Enterprise Architecture and its practical application;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Analytical skills;
• Teamwork orientation;
• Results-oriented approach;
• Persuasiveness;
• The ability to connect people, processes, and technology;
• The motivation to continuously develop yourself in your field;
• Interest in new technological developments and innovations.

You will work at the Architecture Department within the Materiel and IT Command, also known as COMMIT. This department is responsible for the business, information, application, and IT architecture of Defense.

You will join a professional and inspiring work environment that matters. Together with approximately 45 experienced specialists, you will work on issues that are important for the future of Defense. The team possesses a great deal of knowledge, and colleagues are happy to share their experiences with each other.

The location of the position is Utrecht. Working from home or from another Defense location is possible.

Vision
The Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Our COMMITment is strong to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander of the Armed Forces, operational units, and international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and supply chain logistics.

We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capabilities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To equip the armed forces faster with materiel and IT, we focus on process and social innovation in addition to technological innovation in project management, procurement and disposal of defense materiel, and personnel and logistical support.

Undertaking innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government and societal organizations. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).

Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.

Extra
COMMIT belongs to everyone and is for everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task of connecting intention and capability when our personnel are a reflection of society. We therefore warmly invite you to apply for this position!

Defense is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defense. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Staff Directorate (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

Defense is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shares similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT function like operating companies.

• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.
• A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.
• A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country within the European Economic Area. If not, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• Solicitation is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

#LI-丅L1 #LI-Hybrid

For more information about this vacancy:

Marjon Wils, Coordinator Spec Adv
[email protected]
06 17542410

For more information about the application procedure:

Gio Isaeva, Recruitment Advisor HR
[email protected]
06 13127306