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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Middle River Power - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Power BI, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Togaf, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Fabric, Cloud Migration, Cisco, Service Stack - **Published:** October 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75900693-enterprise-architect ## About the Role We look for people who are curious, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where creative problem-solving and challenging the status quo are encouraged. Our people take ownership, communicate openly and honestly, and are committed to delivering results while building for the long term., * 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, infrastructure, or solution architecture. * Experience architecting in industrial, energy, utility, or critical infrastructure environments. * Deep knowledge of IT/OT convergence, Purdue Model, SCADA/ICS security, and industrial networking. * Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, identity, and systems integration. * Strong expertise in Microsoft enterprise technologies: Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. * Experience with network architecture: SD-WAN, firewalls, VLANs, Zero Trust, macro & micro-segmentation. * Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, NERC CIP. * Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity architecture. * Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business value. * Willingness to travel 20-30% to plant locations. Preferred * Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments. * Relevant certifications: TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, CISM, or Cisco/Juniper. * Experience leading cloud transformation or infrastructure modernization initiatives. * Familiarity with AI and data architecture (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Syntex). ## Description Middle River Power is seeking an Enterprise Architect to help design and evolve the technology architecture supporting our growing organization. Partnering closely with the Director of IT, this role will support secure, scalable, and reliable solutions across enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, and systems integration. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone who has architected solutions in industrial, energy, or critical infrastructure environments and understands the unique demands of IT/OT convergence. The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise infrastructure and architecture experience and can balance big-picture technology planning with practical execution. This individual will help establish technology standards, identify modernization opportunities, and provide technical guidance for key initiatives across MRP's corporate and power generation environments. Key Responsibilities Architecture Strategy & Governance * Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, standards, and principles across IT and OT domains. * Establish reference architectures for network, cloud, identity, security, and data. * Govern technology decisions to ensure alignment with business objectives and reduce technical debt. * Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, cloud, IoT) and recommend adoption where they deliver business value. IT/OT Convergence * Design and govern Purdue Model-compliant network segmentation between corporate IT and plant OT environments. * Define standards for SCADA/ICS connectivity, remote access (Jump Hosts, MFA), and OT monitoring. * Ensure architecture supports NERC CIP, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001 compliance requirements. * Partner with plant engineering teams to modernize legacy OT infrastructure without disrupting operations. Cloud & Infrastructure * Architect hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Intune. * Define disaster recovery and business continuity architecture with air-gapped backups and failover capabilities. * Standardize networking across 34+ sites (SD-WAN, Zero Trust, micro-segmentation). M&A Integration * Develop repeatable architecture patterns for integrating acquired plants into MRP's technology stack. * Conduct pre-close technology assessments and provide integration cost estimates to the deal team. * Lead Day 1 connectivity, identity, and security deployment for new acquisitions. Collaboration & Leadership * Partner with the Director of IT, Security Analyst, and Technical PM to execute the technology roadmap. * Mentor IT and plant staff on architecture best practices. * Present architecture recommendations to executive leadership in business terms (ROI, risk, scalability)