Expert Level Systems Architect

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Expert System Architect to serve as a technical leader and strategic advisor in the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise solutions. This role provides guidance to Government leadership on applications, APIs, data services, platforms, cloud environments, and infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Provide expert guidance to Government stakeholders in the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of enterprise solution architectures.

• Ensure all architectures maintain full traceability to Enterprise Architecture standards and enterprise-level requirements.

Enterprise Analysis

• Lead evaluation of user requirements, business processes, and system performance to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and modernization.

• Recommend strategies that improve mission system efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Technology Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor in assessing emerging technologies, recommending architectural enhancements and modernization approaches that drive innovation.

• Support long-term strategic planning for enterprise systems and technology adoption.

Oversight & Coordination

• Direct and coordinate Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-Level System Architect teams to ensure cohesive design and technical integrity.

• Promote alignment of architectural efforts with program goals and objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all architecture decisions adhere to enterprise policies, standards, and best practices.

• Promote interoperability, scalability, and security across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications

• Education / Experience:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline;

  • OR 18 years of relevant experience as a Systems Architect may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Professional Experience:

  • Minimum of 18 years of experience in government or industry within one or more of the following domains:

    • Enterprise Architecture

    • Solution Architecture

    • Data Architecture

    • Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

    • Intelligence Community (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination.

Desired Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, processes, tools, and modeling languages.

• Certifications:

  • Federated Enterprise Architect – Certified Enterprise Architect credential.

  • National Defense University (NDU), College of Information and Cyberspace – Enterprise Architecture Certification.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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