Senior Enterprise Architect - Grid Modernization & AI

QUASENT INC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quasent, Inc. seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture strategy across grid modernization and IT/OT convergence. You will shape architecture for utility-scale operations, drive AI-enabled improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across programs.

The role requires deep utility-domain experience, collaboration with CIO/CTO, and governance across cloud, data, and security domains. Flexible/hybrid work options apply in a critical-infrastructure context.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture roles, including utility or critical-infrastructure experience.
• Direct working experience with NERC CIP and regulated OT/IT environments.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, cloud architecture, and data architecture.
• Experience advising and presenting to C-level technology executives.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise architecture roadmap across grid operations, customer systems, and enterprise IT, aligned with regulatory and reliability obligations.
• Bridge OT environments (SCADA, ADMS, DERMS) and IT environments (ERP, CIS, data platforms).
• Lead architecture governance boards, technology standards, and reference architectures across business units.
• Collaborate with CIO/CTO and program leadership to translate business strategy into technical architecture decisions.
• Evaluate and select platforms across cloud (Azure, AWS), data, and cybersecurity/governance domains.
• Establish architecture review boards and decision-record practices; mentor clients and engineering teams.
• Ensure architecture decisions account for security, regulatory compliance, and maintainability.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

NERC CIP

Cloud architecture

C-level communication

OT/IT integration

AI governance

Grid modernization

Education

TOGAF certification

Tools

Azure

AWS

ERP systems

Job description

Quasent, Inc. seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise-wide architecture strategy across grid modernization and IT/OT convergence. You will shape architecture for utility-scale operations, drive AI-enabled improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across programs.

The role requires deep utility-domain experience, collaboration with CIO/CTO, and governance across cloud, data, and security domains. Flexible/hybrid work options apply in a critical-infrastructure context.