Detail of the vacancy notice

  • Directorate: Directorate for Innovation and Information Technology 
  • Management: no
  • Unit/Service: Digital Architecture, Resources and Cybersecurity Unit
  • Grade: Contract staff member FGIV
  • Location: Brussels
  • Period: 2 years starting from 01/09/2026
  • Application: Online application form. Please note: the successful completion of EPSO CAST FGIV is required
  • Deadline: 31/07/2026 at noon (Brussels time) 

Your job and responsibilities

Interested in bringing your expertise in digital transformation to establish an Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice? Are you interested in aligning IT systems with institutional objectives, supporting the exploration and adoption of innovative technologies such as cloud and AI? Can you find the sweet spot bringing business value with efficient and cost-effective changes within the committee's broad and dynamic IT ecosystem?

As an Enterprise Architect in the Digital​ Architecture, Resources and Cybersecurity Unit of the Directorate for Innovation and Information Technology, you are responsible for aligning the institution’s digital services with its strategic objectives by designing and maintaining enterprise architecture blueprints that cover business capabilities, data flows, IT systems and technology platforms. You lead the adoption of innovative technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence within a coherent, modular and secure architectural framework, support the establishment of data governance and reusable technical building blocks, and ensure that IT initiatives are consistent with the organisation’s long-term vision. Working closely with Business Relations Managers, delivery teams, and cybersecurity specialists, you facilitate architecture workshops, promote best practices, and foster a collaborative, people-centred approach to transformation across the organisation.

 You are part of the dynamic Enterprise Architecture team, which, in addition to you, consists of one official and one consultant.

Are you the talent we are looking for?

General abilities and capacities required

  • Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
  • Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
  • Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results. 
  • Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during period of heavy activity.
  • Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
  • Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
  • Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
  • Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

Job-specific requirements

  • You have passed EPSO CAST FGIV.
  • You are taking responsibility and can working autonomously translating strategic orientations into concrete action plans and roadmaps.
  • You are proficient in communication, with the capability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • You have experience in coordinating or managing complex IT projects with multiple stakeholders, executing the action plans and roadmaps established above.
  • You have a strong technological background that facilitates the collaboration with the Solution Architects and the delivery teams.
  • You can translate business and technical requirements into clear architecture blueprints, showing how business capabilities, data flows, technology platforms and governance controls relate to each other. 
  • You have proven experience in enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, data governance or a related field. Familiarity with EA frameworks is desirable. 
  • You have strong ​communication, analytical, stakeholder management, facilitation and coordination skills.​ Knowledge of an EU institutions' IT landscape and its challenges is beneficial.
  • You have solid experience with architecting secure cloud solutions and legacy system transformation. Experience with Azure Cloud, Entra ID and awareness of Dynamics 365 and PowerBI/Fabric is advantageous.
  • You know Committee policies and regulations pertaining to IT (GDPR, AI Act, Cybersecurity regulation, …) and know how to evaluate compliance with them. 
  • You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU's official languages. For functional reasons, a thorough knowledge of English is required; a satisfactory knowledge of the French language would be an asset. 
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.