Senior Enterprise Architect

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)

National Interstate is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join their team. This individual will work hybrid from the Richfield, OH office 2 days per week.

National Interstate’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site a minimum of two days a week, with the potential to work three days remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday and Wednesday but will be determined by business needs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Defines and drives the long-term enterprise architecture vision, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology investments across the organization.

• Partners with business and IT leadership to shape technology roadmaps, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure enterprise architecture supports business transformation and innovation.

• Ensures current and future business needs are met through scalable, sustainable, and adaptable technology solutions.

• Establishes and governs enterprise-wide standards, frameworks, and reference architectures to promote consistency and interoperability across platforms and business units.

• Leads the evaluation of emerging technologies, assessing their strategic fit and potential impact on enterprise capabilities and competitive advantage.

• Provides guidance on complex technology decisions, balancing risk, performance, and business priorities.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing enterprise technology strategy and investment decisions.

• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 14 years of experience enterprise architecture, or a related field. Completion of or continuing progress toward a Professional certifications preferred, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent cloud/architecture credentials.

Prefer:

• Experience with Cloud Platforms
• Background in Microservices & Modern Architecture Platforms
• Knowledge of Enterprise Data Platforms & Analytics Ecosystems
• Experience working with AI Agents
• Strong Software Development Background

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Sets the enterprise architecture vision and directs multi‑year roadmaps that drive business transformation. Demonstrates extensive enterprise/solution architecture experience across multiple domains and experience directing large-scale modernization and optimization efforts. Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). Expertise in EA methods and artifacts (e.g., capability/value‑stream models, reference architectures, standards, roadmaps). Proven ability to translate strategy into target/transition architectures and rationalize portfolios with clear cost–benefit. Requires in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Performs work under limited supervision. Expert analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven ability to lead multi‑team initiatives and mentor and develop architects and technical leaders. Recognized as a subject matter expert on the team and across the organization.

Company:

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

 

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.