Senior IT Architect

Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact - and your part matters. Your role We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior IT Architect to join our cross-functional team, Onboard Security & IT Architecture. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and governing the IT architecture across Saab's naval platforms, including submarines and surface ships. You will operate in a highly complex, mission-critical environment, working with a wide range of interconnected systems-both developed in-house and externally procured. As a senior architect, you will be part of a team of architects that lead and drive architectural decisions, ensuring that onboard IT solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with both operational requirements and long-term strategic direction. You will collaborate closely with system engineering teams, stakeholders, and project management to ensure cohesive and future-proof IT solutions across multiple projects and platforms. Your main responsibilities: Drive and lead IT architecture design, development, and verification Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps Ensure alignment between IT architecture, operational needs, and system requirements Review, challenge, and approve technical solutions from an architectural perspective Support and guide system engineers and development teams throughout the product lifecycle Create and maintain architectural documentation (e.g. descriptions, guidelines, and policies) Contribute to technical governance and continuous improvement of architecture practices The position is based at one of our centrally located offices in Lund or Karlskrona, with occasional travel within Sweden and internationally. Your profile You are a senior and collaborative IT professional with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across disciplines. You thrive in complex environments and are confident in driving technical direction and influencing decisions. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on understanding and have a proven ability to translate requirements and analysis into robust, scalable, and secure architecture solutions. You are also a team-oriented colleague who contributes to a culture of openness, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Required qualifications A university degree in IT, engineering, software, or a related field (or equivalent extensive professional experience) Extensive, proven experience working as an IT Architect in complex and distributed environments Deep knowledge of IT architecture principles, methods, and best practices Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and govern large-scale IT solutions Strong experience translating business and system requirements into technical architectures Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written Desired qualifications Experience working in defense, aerospace, or other security-critical environments Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure system design Experience with distributed, mission-critical, or real-time systems Familiarity with architecture frameworks and tools Experience integrating heterogeneous systems (in-house developed and COTS) Experience working in complex product development environments Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and modern IT infrastructure technologies This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply. Please note that the selection process will begin in Week 34, starting after August 14. What you will be a part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here. If you have any questions about the job, don´t hesitate to contact Mattias Bruzelius, recruiting manager +46 734 18 87 49