What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise IT Architect position at Crusoe?
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About This Role
We are seeking an exceptional Enterprise IT Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise technology ecosystem. This role is critical in shaping how we leverage cutting-edge SaaS platforms, AI capabilities, and intelligent integrations to accelerate hyper-growth while maintaining a world-class security posture.
The ideal candidate is a strategic technologist who thrives on solving complex integration challenges, designing scalable automation frameworks, and driving business transformation through thoughtful architecture decisions.
What You’ll Be Working On
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $195,000 - $225,000 Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About This Role
We are seeking an exceptional Enterprise IT Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise technology ecosystem. This role is critical in shaping how we leverage cutting-edge SaaS platforms, AI capabilities, and intelligent integrations to accelerate hyper-growth while maintaining a world-class security posture.
The ideal candidate is a strategic technologist who thrives on solving complex integration challenges, designing scalable automation frameworks, and driving business transformation through thoughtful architecture decisions.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Architecting and governing the enterprise SaaS ecosystem, establishing standards for platform selection, integration patterns, and data flows across business-critical applications
- Designing and implementing AI-powered automation workflows using modern integration platforms (e.g., MCP, Workato, Zapier) to eliminate manual processes and accelerate business velocity
- Leading complex enterprise integrations across identity (Okta), workplace platforms (Google Workspace), security tooling (SIEM/SOAR), and core business systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM)
- Defining and enforcing security architecture standards across SaaS applications, APIs, data governance, and access control aligned to zero-trust principles
- Partnering with Security, Engineering, and Business Operations teams to design scalable onboarding and offboarding automation workflows
- Developing architecture documentation, integration specifications, and technical standards that enable self-service and reduce operational bottlenecks
- Evaluating emerging technologies (AI agents, LLM integrations, intelligent automation platforms) and building proof-of-concepts to demonstrate business value
- Designing observability and monitoring strategies for the SaaS ecosystem, ensuring visibility into integration health, performance, and security posture
- Leading vendor architecture reviews and serving as the technical authority in evaluating enterprise platforms and strategic partnerships
- Translating business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions through strong cross-functional collaboration
- Mentoring IT team members on integration best practices, API design, automation development, and modern cloud-native architecture patterns
- 7 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise SaaS architectures in high-growth technology environments
- Deep expertise in modern integration platforms and methodologies (iPaaS, API gateways, event-driven architectures, webhook frameworks)
- Proven experience architecting AI/ML integrations and building automation using LLMs, intelligent document processing, or predictive analytics
- Expert-level knowledge of identity and access management (Okta, Entra ID), including SSO, SCIM provisioning, and zero-trust architectures
- Extensive experience with Google Workspace Enterprise architecture, including security controls, DLP, context-aware access, and custom integrations
- Strong background in SaaS security architecture, including data classification, encryption, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and threat modeling
- Demonstrated success building integration frameworks that enable self-service while maintaining governance and security
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and automation scripting (Python, JavaScript, Terraform, or CloudFormation)
- Experience with observability platforms (Datadog, Splunk, Elastic) and designing monitoring strategies
- Experience partnering with DevOps/SRE teams in cloud-native environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders
- Track record of driving business transformation through technology with measurable impact on efficiency and scalability
- Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/GCP Solutions Architect, CISSP, Okta Certified)
- Experience architecting AI agent frameworks or implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations
- Prior consulting experience with enterprise architecture engagements
- Background in energy, climate tech, or sustainability-focused organizations
- Contributions to open-source integration or automation projects
- Experience scaling IT architecture in hyper-growth environments (e.g., 3x headcount growth in 12–18 months)
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $195,000 - $225,000 Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.