Senior Enterprise Architect Utility Industry

QUASENT INC; Columbus (OH); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Enterprise architecture

NERC CIP

Cloud architecture

C-level communication

OT/IT integration

AI governance

Grid modernization

Educación

TOGAF certification

Herramientas

Azure

AWS

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Location: Columbus, OH
Duration: 12 Months
Hybrid: 2 Days a week on-site

Role Summary

Quasent, Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect for our utility client.

• Enterprise-wide architecture strategy across grid modernization.
• IT/OT convergence, and AI-enabled operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in a utility or comparable critical-infrastructure enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise architecture roadmap across grid operations, customer systems, and enterprise IT, aligned with the utility\'s regulatory and reliability obligations (NERC CIP, FERC).
• Serve as the architectural bridge between OT environments (SCADA, ADMS, DERMS) and IT environments (ERP, CIS, data platforms).
• Lead architecture governance boards, technology standards, and reference architectures across business units.
• Partner directly with the client\'s CIO/CTO and program leadership to translate business strategy (grid capacity buildout, DER integration, AI adoption) 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 client and Quasent, Inc. engineering teams.
• Ensure every architecture decision accounts for security, regulatory compliance, and long-term maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years in enterprise architecture roles, including at least 5 years inside a utility, energy, or other critical-infrastructure environment.
• Direct working experience with NERC CIP and regulated OT/IT environments.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, cloud architecture (Azure or AWS), and data architecture.
• Demonstrated experience advising and presenting to C-level technology executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience at a major utility (AEP, NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, Exelon, or comparable).
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification.
• Experience with AI/ML platform architecture and AI governance frameworks.
• Prior delivery experience in a consulting or advisory environment.

Flexible work from home options available.