Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Saronic is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the strategic design and implementation of our organization's IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both IT and OT environments, and experience building enterprise-wide solutions for fast growing technology startups. This role requires a visionary thinker who can align technology initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that our architecture supports current and future needs. As the Enterprise Architect, you will play a critical role in streamlining business processes, mitigating risks, and ensuring efficiency across all platforms used by Saronic. Key Responsibilities * Strategic Planning & Architecture Development: * Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning IT and OT systems with business goals. * Cloud Architecture & Integration: * Lead the design and oversee implementation of local and cloud-based solutions, ensuring they meet enterprise standards and business requirements. * Develop strategies for cloud adoption, migration, and management, ensuring its scalable, secure, and cost-effective. * Technology Governance & Compliance: * Establish and enforce enterprise architectural standards, policies, and guidelines. * Ensure all systems comply with relevant regulatory requirements and cybersecurity requirements. * Lead efforts to maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST, RMF and CMMC where applicable. * Collaboration & Leadership: * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders. * Communicate architectural strategies and roadmaps to executive leadership and technical teams. * Innovation & Continuous Improvement: * Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in IT, OT, and autonomous systems. * Identify opportunities for innovation and drive initiatives that enhance business capabilities. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the technology teams. * Risk Management & Security: * Assess potential risks associated with technology implementations and develop mitigation strategies. * Documentation & Reporting: * Maintain comprehensive documentation of the enterprise architecture, including diagrams, standards, and processes. * Provide regular reports on architecture performance, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. Qualifications * Minimum of 6+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT/OT integration, and systems design. * Proven experience with cloud architecture and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). * Experience with both IT and OT systems engineering and architecture. * Experience leading architecture review boards and the associated project intake and exit processes * Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle technologies and integration into enterprise systems. * Strong background in strategic planning, technology governance, and compliance. * Experience with autonomous vehicle security and related standards. Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) or military industry projects. * Knowledge of autonomous systems or maritime technology. * Familiarity with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira). * Experience with O365 (Office 365), Salesforce, ServiceNow and manufacturing applications. * Certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar. * Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). * Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their applications in autonomous systems. * Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards relevant to the industry. Benefits * Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services * Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents * Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care * Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents * Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays * Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents * Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses * Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan * Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success * Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage * Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office Physical Demands * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Occasional standing and walking within the office. * Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. * Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports. * Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies. * Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.