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Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, weve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes. Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, youll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If youre passionate about making a meaningful difference, wed love to hear from you. The Role We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to serve as the technical visionary and tactical leader behind the transformation of our technology portfolio. You will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and act as the primary architect for our next-generation platform. This is not purely a strategic role, were also looking for someone who is a handson leader who can dive into code, design scalable patterns, and lead the technical integration of acquired assets. You will lead the portfolio transformation that results in our future as a scalable, AIdriven SaaSfirst provider. If you are a handson technical leader with a passion to impact the Public Safety Industry for decades to come, this role is for you. What Youll Do 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 onpremisesonly to cloudfirst, modular SaaS architecture. AINative Architecture Strategy Drive the shift from ''''AI features'''' to a holistic ''''AINative'''' architecture. Architect the platform to utilize Large Language Models (LLMs), ML and predictive agents as foundational componentsmultiplying the speed of our engineering delivery and the operational capabilities of our endusers. 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. M&A Technical Integration 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 highavailability, multitenant cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GovCloud). Ensure our systems meet the 99.999% availability requirements demanded by public safety. Architect solutions for highthroughput, lowlatency data ingestion, specifically focusing on realtime media (video streaming, NG911 voice, drone feeds) and IoT device integration. What Youll Bring Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 15+ years of enterprise architecture experience with a demonstrated track record of leading largescale architectural transformations, specifically transitioning a legacy onpremises 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 missioncritical dispatching, evidence management, and the high stakes of downtime. Handson expertise with cloudnative patterns (Containers, Kubernetes, Serverless, EventDriven Architecture) and multitenant SaaS data modeling. Proven experience architecting solutions for realtime 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, AntiCorruption 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 CADtoCAD interfaces. Strong influence, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectural decisions to nontechnical 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. Additionally, candidates must comply with the FBIs Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and pass a comprehensive, fingerprintbased background check. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada for Reliability clearance details and the FBIs CJIS Security Policy Resource Center for CJIS requirements. Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive, consistent, and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidates skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses. Versaterm uses digital tools, including AI, to support early stages of recruitment, but all hiring decisions are still made by people. Our use of AI is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with our values, ethical standards, and legal requirements. Versaterm is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrierfree workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment. For more information, please contact [email protected] . #J-18808-Ljbffr