Principal Enterprise Architect

Overview

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we've 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, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to serve as the technical visionary and tactical general 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; we are also looking for someone who is a hands-on 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, AI-driven SaaS first provider. If you are a hands-on technical leader with a passion to impact the Public Safety Industry for decades to come, this role is for you.

• Portfolio Convergence & Modernization:
  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-only to cloud-first, modular SaaS architecture.
• AI-Native Architecture Strategy:
  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.
• Security-First Architecture:
  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 Info Sec.
• 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.
• Scalable Cloud Architecture:
  Design and enforce architectural standards for high-availability, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Gov Cloud). Ensure our systems meet the 99.999% availability requirements demanded by public safety.
• Real-Time Data Strategy:
  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.

• 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…