Expert Systems Architect

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Systems Architect to help lead the design and development of advanced solutions for complex application challenges. This role involves architecting across APIs, data services, platform services, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems to meet mission requirements while aligning with overarching Enterprise Architecture and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance in the design, development, documentation, and maintenance of solution architectures, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture and traceability to enterprise-level requirements.

• Lead the analysis of user needs, workflows, and operational procedures to modernize and improve existing systems and assess technical feasibility, system capabilities, and resource constraints.

• Recommend and develop architectural modifications and enhancements based on evolving user requirements, new technologies, and enterprise priorities.

• Review and guide architectural changes to ensure they are strategically sound and technically viable.

• Oversee and coordinate the efforts of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Systems Architect contractors to ensure cohesive and high-quality architectural solutions.

• Serve as a key advisor to Government stakeholders on system architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise goals.

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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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or a related STEM field, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 18+ years of experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Cameo architecture tool, or similar tools.
• Experience with or in-depth understanding of MBSE.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI clearance and successfully pass a polygraph.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Federated Enterprise Architect Certifications: Certified Enterprise Architect
• National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace, Enterprise Architecture Certification

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 peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.