About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will be a visionary driving the strategic transformation of our business, application, and technology landscapes. With your exceptional communication, influential leadership, and technical expertise, you’ll craft and champion roadmaps that shape the future of our company. In this role, you’ll steer pivotal decisions for major projects, guiding processes, applications, and data strategies to success. You’ll play a key role in defining principles, setting standards, and building a robust architectural framework. From capturing the current state to designing the future vision, you’ll ensure our initiatives align with and propel us toward our ambitious goals.

What You Will Do

Lead the complete lifecycle for enterprise architecture in the applications, business, data, technology areas, influencing strategy and providing thought leadership to IT and the Business.
Lead the business to make key decisions on cross-functional project scope, business processes and application and data architecture
Network with peers across IT, Sophos and Industry to establish benchmarks, best practice and credibility
Develop the Enterprise Architecture roadmap for the future of Business & IT
Provide Architectural support, guidance and governance to the IT and Business teams, making sure they follow the Enterprise Architecture and Principles
Lead design & project review sessions collaborating with IT Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Business Stakeholders
Assess vendors and be involved in the selection of vendors to implement the Enterprise Architecture Roadmap
Support compliance controls and company policies within IT and the Business
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for the IT and Business teams, including leveraging technical tools to analyze and resolve issues

What You Will Bring

Must have professional communication and influencing skills with C-level and VP stakeholders — proven ability to drive alignment, present complex strategies clearly, and gain executive buy-in across business and IT
Must have 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, with hands-on leadership across business, application, data, and technology domains
Must have experience in technology based businesses, including modern operating models, digital products, and agile transformation in fast-paced environments
Strong ability to define and lead enterprise architecture strategy, governance models, and roadmap execution across global, cross-functional teams
Advanced proficiency with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and tools such as LeanIX, Avolution Abacus, or similar
Desirable Qualifications:
Platform experience with Salesforce, SAP, Zuora, or other major ERP/CRM systems
Business domain expertise in Lead-to-Cash, customer support, or product lifecycle management
Experience with M&A architectural due diligence, integration planning, and vendor selection
Certifications: TOGAF, SAFe, BRMP, or equivalent
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $128,000 to $213,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.  A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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