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Versaterm · 4 hours ago

Principal Enterprise Architect

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. They are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to serve as the technical visionary for their technology portfolio, focusing on modernizing their architecture and integrating AI-driven solutions.

AppsElectronicsInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySaaSSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own and define the "North Star" architecture that consolidates distinct product lines (CAD, RMS, Jail, Mobile, Analytics) into a cohesive platform

Lead and govern the transition from on-premises legacy monoliths to cloud first, modular SaaS architecture

Drive the shift from "AI features" to a holistic "AI-Native" architecture

Architect the platform to utilize Large Language Models (LLMs), ML and predictive agents as foundational components—multiplying the speed of our engineering delivery and the operational capabilities of our end-users

Embed security into the DNA of the platform rather than treating it as a compliance checklist

Champion a "Zero Trust" model across the converged portfolio to meet strict CJIS, SOC2, and FedRAMP requirements

Bridge the gap between architecture and InfoSec

Assess acquired technology stacks and define and design the roadmap for integration

Make "buy vs. build" decisions and determine how to wrap, rewrite, or retire legacy assets

Design and enforce architectural standards for high-availability, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GovCloud)

Ensure our systems meet the 99.999% availability requirements demanded by public safety

Architect solutions for high-throughput, low-latency data ingestion, specifically focusing on real-time media (video streaming, NG911 voice, drone feeds) and IoT device integration

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureAI-Native ArchitectureReal-Time Data SolutionsPublic Safety ExperienceSecurity ComplianceCloud-Native PatternsData Science WorkflowsInfluence SkillsAdvanced Security CertificationsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

15+ years of enterprise architecture experience with a demonstrated track record of leading large-scale architectural transformations, specifically transitioning a legacy on-premises portfolio to a modern cloud architecture

Direct and significant experience in the Public Safety sector (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, or 911) with domain expertise in understanding the unique constraints of mission-critical dispatching, evidence management, and the high stakes of downtime

Hands-on expertise with cloud-native patterns (Containers, Kubernetes, Serverless, Event-Driven Architecture) and multi-tenant SaaS data modeling

Proven experience architecting solutions for real-time media streaming (WebRTC, RTSP), heavy media storage, and processing. You understand bandwidth constraints and latency issues inherent in field operations

Deep understanding of modernization techniques and patterns (Strangler Fig pattern, Anti-Corruption Layers, API Gateways) to incrementally modernize legacy systems without disrupting active customers

Deep familiarity with CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliance, FIPS standards, and data sovereignty requirements with the mindset that 'you build security into the architecture, not bolt it on later'

Expert knowledge and experience architecting platforms to support data science workflows including an understanding of how to operationalize AI/ML models for predictive policing, resource allocation, or automated redaction within a production environment

Advanced knowledge of industry interchange standards such as NIEM (National Information Exchange Model), NIBRS, and CAD-to-CAD interfaces

Strong influence, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectural decisions to non-technical board members while simultaneously commanding the respect of senior engineers

Possession of advanced security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) is required

This position requires security clearances due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance from the Government of Canada

Candidates must comply with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check

Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment