Enterprise IT Architect – Defence Systems

Main responsibilities 

As an Enterprise IT Architect, you’ll be a key link between business operations, military missions, and cutting-edge information technology. You’ll work on multiple projects at once, developing new concepts and architectures with your colleagues and clients. You’ll translate ideas and needs into practical, secure, and future-ready solutions for Defence.  

Where you’ll work

• You’ll be part of our Computing Engineering department — a diverse group of more than fifty applied researchers, system architects, and IT consultants. Together, we demonstrate how advanced IT applications can drive innovation for government and business.
• Our teams tackle challenges like:
• • Automating how we collect, store, and analyze massive data streams
  • Using predictive analytics and large-scale simulations
  • Designing human-friendly ways to interact with complex data and systems
• You’ll join a supportive, social team in The Hague — ready to share knowledge and just as eager to learn from you. 
  

Requirements 

• You hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Technical Business Administration, Business IT or similar.
• You have at least 3 years of work experience in enterprise architecture — translating business and information needs into solid system designs.
• You’re curious and ambitious — ready to grow and develop your expertise further.
• Ideally, you know the Defence domain and its ICT systems (C4I). If not, you’re motivated to dive in and learn.
• You’re familiar with architecture frameworks like TOGAF or NAF, and know how to translate these into clear, practical solutions.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English

What you bring

• You love guiding clients and asking the right questions to get to the heart of a challenge.
• You’re able to look at a problem from different angles and keep the big picture in mind.
• You enjoy visiting clients on-site and building strong, trusted relationships.
• You’re not afraid to challenge assumptions, point out inconsistencies, or play devil’s advocate — always constructively.
• You thrive in a collaborative team and like to share ideas and learn from others.

Are you ready to help shape the information backbone of tomorrow’s Defence? Join us and make your mark.

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person