IT Strategy Specialist

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for experience in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, or business analysis environments.
• We require experience applying enterprise architecture principles, ideally using frameworks such as TOGAF.
• We need strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• We require excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• We value strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate technology trends and strategic impacts.
• Applicants must be able to meet our security and export control requirements, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum.
• Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting and UK residency history as required by the vetting level.
• We reserve the right to consider location, assignment, and contractual requirements as part of the role suitability process.

Responsibilities

• We support the development and continuous improvement of our digital information strategy.
• We assess emerging technologies and provide recommendations to support future digital capability.
• We work with business and technology stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and alignment.
• We apply enterprise architecture principles and technology analysis to support decision-making.
• We contribute to governance activities and strategic planning across our technology landscape.
• We collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to shape long-term technology direction.
• We help build and evolve the digital capabilities needed to meet our business priorities.

Technologies

• Support
• Security
• TOGAF
• Architect
• Network

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We are BAE Systems, and this role will be assigned to our Edgewing joint venture in the Reading area, with a preference for Frimley as the contractual site and mostly on-site working expected, although flexible arrangements may be possible. Edgewing is being shaped from the ground up, bringing together UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise with a shared purpose to drive the future of defence. We offer a purpose-led career with lifelong learning, meaningful work, and rewards designed to support you and your family, alongside financial and personal wellbeing support, a balanced lifestyle, and an inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

last updated 26 week of 2026