Principal Enterprise Architect (public sector)

We are looking for a curious, smart, and “learn it all” Architect with proven experience and a passion for designing transformative solution architectures for our prospects and customers. This high-impact role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise and executive presence, requiring you to confidently present to C-level executives and translate their strategic goals into actionable technical plans. You will work with technical teams at our prospects and customers to design architectures that drive enterprise modernization , leveraging techniques like capability mapping and exploring innovative solutions with Agentic AI . Your primary goal is to support our growing sales team in achieving revenue goals by unlocking technical blockers and partnering closely with our Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops, and Information Security teams. You will be responsible for supporting engagements with new prospects as well as existing customers that look to expand their footprint. Measures of success include new customer acquisition rates, retention, up-selling, and contribution to overall sales team and business success.

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience (e.g., Software vendor Architect, CTO at a top consulting firm, or Enterprise Architect at a customer). • Proven ability to think strategically , connecting technical solutions to business value and customer objectives. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting complex technical concepts and strategic visions to C-level executives . • Demonstrated experience in Capability Mapping , Enterprise Modernization , and a strong understanding of Agentic AI . • Strong background in Data Architecture, Integrations patterns, and a development background in data-related languages (SQL, Python, etc.). • Strong technical background with a focus on system integrations, data operations, and automation capabilities. • The ability to comfortably switch from explaining an architecture diagram to an environment where you have coded or assembled a demo of that architecture. • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, SaaS solutions (Salesforce, SAP, Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems, and legacy on-premise enterprise architectures. • MSc degree in Computer Science or an equivalent in an Information Technology-related field. • Fluency in English is required; an additional language such as Spanish, French, or Italian is a strong advantage. • Celonis Certifications and Experience with OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines. • AWS/Azure/GCP Certifications. • ESB / ETL Certifications (Mulesoft, Oracle, SAP, Talend, Informatica). • TOGAF/Zachmann Certification. • Experience in at least two domains among: Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer/Consumer Management (Service, Order Management, Sales), HR, Procurement. • Experience in Public Sector / Defence industry #LI-DB5 The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location. The base salary range below is for the role in Washington, D.C. based on a Full Time Schedule. $173,000 — $233,000 USD